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Herschel4424

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
6 August [1860]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Congratulates TM on receiving knighthood. Sends recommendations and makes inquiries concerning Harold Maclear's schooling.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4582

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[1 October 1861]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Expresses condolences on death of Mary Maclear.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4118

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[29 January 1862]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Arranged for Maggie Maclear to be met after her arrival in England and for her trip back to Cape Town.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4585

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[3 December 1863]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Britain's change to the metric system displeases JH. Anxious for completion of TM's work, on arc of meridian measurements. Completes 'Catalogue of Nebulae.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4163

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[3 June 1867]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Requests observations of Eta Argus. Margaret Herschel travels on the continent. Liberal Party under William Gladstone unsuccessful with reforms.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4366

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[23 September 1869]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Writes of children's accomplishments. Discusses possible changes in nebula near Eta Argus.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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