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Herschel3904

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[3 March 1835]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Found two planetary nebulae not listed in any catalog; hopes to show them to JH tonight.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3905

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[1835-3-7 or 8]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Apologizes for his erroneous reduction. Thanks TM for his list of 'Zenith points.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8622

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mrs. Kenneth Murchison
Date:
[8 March 1835]
Source of text:
Geological Society
Summary:

After returning to Britain, please deliver the annexed letter to her brother-in-law, Roderick I. Murchison.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8623

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[8 March 1835]
Source of text:
Geological Society
Summary:

Describes various geological aspects of the Cape area and mentions JH's astronomical work. Regrets that RM's brother is leaving the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11698

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[1835-3-8 or 9]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.168
Summary:

Reports on location of a planetary nebula. Expresses thanks for book by [Robert] Woodhouse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5998

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[10 March 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.124 (C: RS:HS 25.8.3)
Summary:

This letter is being delivered by a Capt. William Edie of the 98th, recently returned from Andrew Smith's expedition up the Caledon River, in the Orange Free State.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14809

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[10 March 1835]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Misc F23F5.1
Summary:

Sent as a letter of introduction for Captain [William] Edie, who was hurt on an expedition in southeastern Africa, and who knows much about the region.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3147

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[John Augustus] Lloyd
Date:
[12 March 1835]
Source of text:
RS Sa.645
Summary:

Comments on importance of 'geographical observatories' like JL's as complementary to astronomical observatories, and outlines their chief objects of enquiry. Suggests that JL have observational results examined and published, and recommends taking many hourly observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5999

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[12 March 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.125 (C: RS:HS 25.8.4)
Summary:

Sends papers of astronomical observations by a Capt. J. A. Lloyd of Mauritius. G. T. Napier's projected plan for an observatory at Canton.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12099

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[16 March 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.173
Summary:

Some comments about constant error in TM's observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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