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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.178bis
Summary:

Comments and queries on various astronomical observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[1834 to 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.14.26
Summary:

Comparisons of the functioning of JH's barometer and that of TM.

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:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[23 January 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.156
Summary:

Matters relating to providing observatory instruments to an expedition into Central Africa.

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

Oppressive heat prevents JH from visiting. Sending a list of furniture from Major John Ross's house, which JH definitely will purchase.

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:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[2 March 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.158
Summary:

Informs TM that JH's 20-ft. telescope is fully in operation; invites TM to come and observe with it.

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