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Herschel4032

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

Sending the spherometer. Discusses stars and nebulae observed near the South Pole.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11865

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1837-11]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.224
Summary:

Hard at work mapping the polar stars. Rejoices at Dr. Andrew Smith's success. The results of tonight will be delivered by J. K. Gibbs in the morning.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4033

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[1837-11-2 or 3]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Reports that Dr. Andrew Smith received a grant of £1500 from the British government.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11749

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 November 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.109
Summary:

Gives a list of the close Polar stars. Started last night to observe the stars on JH's list but was put off by JH's right ascensions. Will observe each star again this night. John Fairbairn cannot divest himself of the apprehension of danger to Andries Stockenström.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11822

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
3] November [1837
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.181
Summary:

Sends the results of one good night's observations entirely reduced. More transit observations are in process of being reduced.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11870

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
4] November [1837
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.229
Summary:

Polar region was thick this evening so that very minute stars were invisible. Set C. P. Smyth to the transit and himself at the circle to observe JH's list of stars. Received the spherometer safely. Intends to stake out the base line again on Tuesday. [Andrew?] Sm[y]th's expedition will be a serious undertaking in the Eastern direction.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12129

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
8] November [1837
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.237
Summary:

Compares his observations for some stars with the observations of TM.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11864

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
9] November [1837
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.223
Summary:

Examined the base line on Tuesday; gives a resume of the operations. On Monday night observed the Polar stars; comments on the disappearance of certain stars in the Brisbane catalogue. Thinks a chain is preferable to deal rods in measuring base lines.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3801

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

Polishing telescope mirrors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3802

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

Asks TM for some trigonometric information regarding a particular set of points.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11823

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
22] November [1837
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.182
Summary:

Sending the mean of all the observations on the polars. Comments on the base line, and gives readings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11750

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 November 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.109bis
Summary:

Encloses a plan of the triangulation and comments on his method. Thinks of making the baseline on the parade a permanent standard and has written to the Governor to obtain permission, as there is friction between the Board of Ordnance and the Cape Authorities over the ownership of the Parade. Has had no reply from the Governor as yet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11841

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
23] November [1837
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.200
Summary:

Sends two drawings of C. P. Smyth and a portrait of Isaac Newton sent by Dr. [John?] Lee; also a plan of the triangulation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3803

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

Asks TM to attend a meeting of the Cape of Good Hope Association for Exploring Central Africa.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11843

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
30] November [1837
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.202
Summary:

Thanks for the perusal of [W. H.?] Smyth's letter; also had one, which he will send later when he has considered certain points. The zenith sector is on board the Wellesley, expected daily. Benjamin D'Urban has granted all TM's wishes regarding the survey. Re-surveyed the ground this morning.

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John Herschel Project
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