From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[3 December 1849]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:
Thanks TM for double star observations. Refers to convict incident in South Africa.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Thanks TM for double star observations. Refers to convict incident in South Africa.
Learned of John Gorrie's mechanical ice-making method. Asks CM to send letter to JH recounting conversation of 11 Feb. 1848 in which JH told CM about JH's theory for making ice by compressing air. JH does not want to interfere with Gorrie's claim, but will submit CM's letter to Athenaeum and put on record, for sake of 'scientific history,' that JH was 'certain' that such a principle would work. Condolences for death of CM's partner.
Seeking a tutor for his young nephews. Yvon Villarceau has sent printed copies of Villarceau's double star papers; JH has dealt with them.