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Herschel4422

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

F. E. Wilmot leaves for command in Canada. Requests JH's advice in finding a schoolmaster to prepare his son Harold for Woolwich.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

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

Herschel4425

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

George Grey's wife sent back to England after her affair was discovered.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11805

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.165
Summary:

Grateful for JH's congratulations. News of the education of his own sons. Pleased to hear of Warren de La Rue's success with photographing the pink projections during the total darkness. Recent astronomical observations. News of the Cape Electric Telegraph. Mr. Wollaston (a nephew of W. H. Wollaston) is about to make a survey for the telegraph wire. Gives details of the electric clock in connection with the transit circle.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4117

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

Details of Lady Grey's shipboard affair with the Admiral.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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