From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[8 June 1859]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:
Makes arrangements for TM's visit.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Makes arrangements for TM's visit.
Relates his experiences while visiting the Paris Observatory with G. B. Airy. Later travelled to Brussels to meet L. A. J. Quetelet. Is now preparing for a visit to Ireland and Mrs. Maclear will go to Bedfordshire. The meteorological observations [of the Cape] are to be printed in England under the direction of Robert FitzRoy.
Relates experiences while on a 10 day visit to Ireland. Now waiting for a train to Aberdeen. Professor [Philip?] Kelland injured in rail accident at Hitchin. Comments on the carelessness of railway workers. Agitation again at the Cape over the recall of Sir George Grey. Jack [TM's son?] has received orders for service, perhaps China.