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Herschel11769

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 March 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.129
Summary:

Came back from Zwartland for a day, but returns tomorrow. Relates news of the measuring of the base line. Visited magnetic observatory; work in Zwartland not yet complete. Magnetic Observatory satisfactory despite slow construction. No news of the obelisk yet.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel11770

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 April 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.130
Summary:

Measuring work of the base line is virtually completed and levelling of the line will commence forthwith. Has devoted every day to the work except Sundays. Comments on various aspects of the work. F. E. Wilmot wishes he had not returned the rusty dip bar. Obelisk is on board the Romeo.

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