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Herschel11669

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 February 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.34
Summary:

Hears that JH is contemplating a rotatory roof for his telescope at the Cape. Sends details of a method he has devised for his own observatory. Will send a drawing of it next week. Will be pleased to show it to JH if he is that way.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11670

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 July 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.35
Summary:

Wife has been ill, which accounts for his belated reply. Comments on the pros and cons of taking furniture to the Cape. May leave the infant at home. Has received the plan of the observatory from Francis Beaufort.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11671

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 August 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.36
Summary:

Hears that Thomas Henderson is in town and thinks of bringing him down to Slough. Intends to take some iron bedsteads to the Cape; can JH advise him where they may be obtained?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11672

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 August 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.37
Summary:

Has been residing with [Robert?] Lee at Hartwell for a few days. Hears that JH and Benjamin D'Urban will be travelling to the Cape on the Elphinstone; is this true?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11673

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 September 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.38
Summary:

Visited the Elphinstone and estimated the amount of room required for his family. Offered £300 but offer was refused.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11674

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 September 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.39
Summary:

Has given up the attempt to travel on the same ship with JH as it proved too expensive. Will now travel on the Andromache next Saturday; has only a few days to obtain the necessary stores.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11675

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 October 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.40
Summary:

Have embarked on the Tam O'Shanter but had to put back because of the violent gales. All have been seasick except TM. Outlines domestic necessities for a long voyage. Will JH bring a collimator from [Thomas] Jones of Charing Cross. Hopes JH will interest D'Urban in celestial matters. Many cockroaches on board.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11676

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
19] October [1833
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.41
Summary:

Have had a dreadful time since Wednesday. Gives list of instructions for a voyage; plenty of candles. Finds the poop cabins very pleasant.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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