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Herschel11795

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 February 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.155
Summary:

Has forwarded four boxes of geological specimens by the Bosphorus; these are the illustrations for [Andrew] Bain's map. Peace is about to be declared in the Kaffir War. There have been several bush fires and one almost damaged Feldhausen.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4093

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[18 February 1852]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Congratulates TM on engineering the construction of transit circle. Sent letter to Francis Beaufort concerning transit circle.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11796

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 March 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.156
Summary:

Has received two notes, one from G. B. Airy and one from Francis Beaufort informing him that the Admiralty has promised to supply a transit circle; the estimates have now been passed. The Magnetic Observatory building at the Cape has been destroyed by fire. Andries Stockenström is taking an active part in politics. H. G. W. Smith has been recalled.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4419

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[25 April 1852]
Source of text:
Cape Archive/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Andrew Bain's geological work received well. JH has little time for personal correspondence.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11797

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.157
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's letter to the Admiralty recommending a transit circle for the Cape. Comments on a suitable room for it in the Observatory. Has just had a peep at Encke's comet. Still trouble with the Kaffirs. Will be pleased to see Willy [Herschel] when he passes that way.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4218

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[18 July 1852]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Approves of G. W. H. Maclear's appointment at Cape Observatory [Second Assistant]. JH's family will welcome G. W. H. Maclear to Collingwood during his England visit.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4480

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 September 1852]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

William Mann goes to England to receive transit circle. TM describes plans for the instrument.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4420

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 September 1852]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Sends parallax measurements for Alpha Centauri.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11798

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 December 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.158
Summary:

The Australian ship carrying the gold for England has visited the Cape. Many of the Cape people have moved to Australia. Comments on the gold.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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