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From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.209
Summary:

Received a note yesterday giving the news that the French fleet is contemplating an action against Jonathan. The comet showed itself last night, but not long enough to obtain an observation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.244
Summary:

Mrs. Maclear's letter is not ready so it will have to travel by the Aerolite. Children have still escaped the measles.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 January 1834]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0940 & Maclear; Reel 1083
Summary:

Feels uneasy giving response to members of expedition into interior, who requested government instruments, until TM hears from Admiral [Frederick] Warren and judges expedition's chances for success. Asks JH's opinion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 February 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.44
Summary:

Heat has driven Mrs. Maclear to leave a card with Lady D'Urban. Sends the state of the barometer and thermometer for the last three days. Stars were in capital form for the telescope last night. Has retained the list of furniture of Major Ross.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 March 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.45
Summary:

Points out errors in his own chronometer. Gives thermometer and barometer readings. The work of the bricklayers is very slow. Is obliged for the drawing of the nebula.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 March 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.46
Summary:

The chronometer can remain at the Grove for the time being; it seems to preserve a more uniform rate than the transit clock.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 March 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.47
Summary:

Invites Herschels and Dr. Duncan Stewart to dine with TM. Would like to compare their barometers. Would like also to show JH his own investigation on the mural circle. Has procured a chameleon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 April 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.48
Summary:

Congratulations on his success. With JH's information he soon detected the fellow in the mural circle. Gives readings. As the sky is clear he will have another night at the mural circle.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 April 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.49
Summary:

Giving details of his facial paralysis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
14 April [1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.203
Summary:

Gives news of his seizure. Gives readings for JH's nebulae. William Meadows will point out the observations in the transit book.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
15] April [1834
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.187
Summary:

Has taken the liberty of sending James Fayrer with his levers for JH's advice.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 May 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.50
Summary:

Has decided to put the dinner party off until Monday due to the wet weather. Is working hard at the reductions. Is indebted to the Herschels for the use of their carriage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project