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Herschel12123

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[8 June 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.222
Summary:

About a variety of observations that JH has made.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11880

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
12] June [1837
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.239
Summary:

The flood has done much mischief to his baseline; there are still some holes to be filled in. Has written to Col. G. G. Lewis. Hopes to see JH at breakfast on Thursday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11744

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 June 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.106
Summary:

Weather was so unpromising that he sent off the men who were to repair the ravages to the base line levelings. Will JH therefore come on Wednesday instead of Monday provided the weather remains fine. Sorry he missed JH's request for barometric comparisons.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3944

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
14?] June [1837
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Asks TM whether he plans to work today.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11829

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
14] June [1837
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.188
Summary:

Weather is most provoking. Thinks it best to delay the action until Friday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3796

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
18] June [1837
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Feeling very ill. Discusses adjustments to TM's transit instrument.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4030

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
20] June [1837
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Not surprised that the measuring rods broke; knew that they were top heavy. Discusses improvements. Very busy. A horse stepped on JH's foot, but no broken bones.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11745

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 June 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.107
Summary:

Had an unfortunate accident with the rods yesterday; one was smashed by the force of the wind. Intends to stake the whole line before the actual measurement takes place. Will calculate JH's Brisbane stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11747

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[1837-6-23 or 24]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.193
Summary:

Discusses various matters relating to telescopic and to tidal observations. Relays request from William Whewell that TM continue tidal observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11746

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 June 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.108
Summary:

Sends the observations of the 21st copied by his daughter Mary. The leak in the center room has been repaired. Comments on JH's plan for measuring the base line. The Brisbane stars are nearly finished.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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