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Herschel11735

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 November 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.97
Summary:

Cornerstone and tree answer admirably. Gives the points in the present triangulation. Lieut. John Williams of the Engineers has promised assistance. There is a French frigate in the harbor, which he intends to visit.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11884

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
10 November [1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.243
Summary:

Has succeeded in fixing an 18 pounder gun firmly in the ground to mark the western termination of the base-line query on how to measure the meridian of a mountain at sea level. Has requested permission from the Governor to inspect the military orders for 1751-2.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3936

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
20] November [1836
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

JH is frustrated with his inaccurate barometric readings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11868

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1836]-11-21 or 22
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.227
Summary:

Sends C. P. Smyth with the observing lists of JH's zero stars. Comments on these lists. Would like to see the Cedar Mountains, but cannot spare the time at present. Wished to visit Riebeck's Castle to verify one of N. L. Lacaille's remarks. Did not notice any air bubbles in JH's barometer. The Observatory barometer is similar to the one of Sir John Franklin. Goes to the Block House tomorrow to commence the triangulation.

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