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Herschel11815

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 December 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.175
Summary:

Sending a further section to be added to the Arc of Meridian. Comments on Nicolas Lacaille's work on the meridian. Has cherished memories of thirty years previous to this time of the year.

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

Herschel11816

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 November 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.176
Summary:

Will learn with regret that Feldhausen has had to be sold because R. J. Jones, the owner, was in debt. Outlines the alterations to the house and to the neighborhood now that the railroad has appeared. Has a tribe of grandchildren now.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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