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Herschel7355

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[N.] Spahr
Date:
[1835-12 or earlier]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 3/6.7; Reel 7
Summary:

Concern for health of Madame Gerlach.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11718

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1835-12
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.80
Summary:

JH cannot lay on too much of this kind of work, the closer in AR [Right Ascension] the better. Comments on the list of stars. The comet should be preceded by certain stars, some of which he cannot identify. If JH cannot see the comet for the trees come to the Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6004

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[4 December 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.130 (C: RS:HS 25.4.17 & 25.8.8)
Summary:

Has reduced almost the whole catalogue of Southern stars. Comments on these. Is proceeding with his sweeps. Has seen Halley's Comet. Phenomenon of shooting stars. Has had a slight earthquake. Is thinking of returning via Rio de Janeiro.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1057

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Augustus Lloyd
Date:
[5 December 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.4.18
Summary:

Comments on the possible loss of some mail going to England, the longitude of Mauritius, and the tides at the Cape. Wonders if anyone was able to observe Halley's Comet during the recent solar eclipse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3917

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
15] December [1835
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Asks TM to come over and to select the trees for the Time Ball.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11845

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
15] December [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.204
Summary:

Captain [F. W.?] Grey has just been to the Observatory as he wished to ascertain the error of his chronometers. Outlines the signalling devices adopted. Fine definition last evening. Will call on Saturday if convenient.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3918

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[16 December 1835]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Asks TM to inquire of Captain F. W. Grey of the Jupiter about N. L. Lacaille's mural quadrant, which was supposedly aboard the ship two years ago.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11716

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 December 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.78
Summary:

N. L. Lacaille's quadrant appears to have been shipped to England and landed at Portsmouth Dockyard. Will put the ball on the new flagstaff to be erected. Has spoken to George Eden (1st Earl of Auckland) about the Simon's Bay tide machine.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2210

From:
Sir Edward Ryan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 December 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.454
Summary:

Discusses readings made by his barometer and that sent from the Observatory by Charles Babbage. Sends publications concerning a new fossil and on geology.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14810

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Francis Beaufort]
Date:
[25 December 1835]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Misc 566
Summary:

Tells FB what JH has been able to find out as to the status of N. L. Lacaille's quadrant. JH comments on his own astronomical activity, and comments on the family's delight in [Charles] Piazzi Smyth.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12181

From:
Alfred Miles
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 December 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.39
Summary:

Understands from Francis Baily that JH has received the first 88 pages of the Parramatta Catalogue. The remainder has been sent and now encloses the final part.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3919

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
31] December [1835
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Is TM planning to go to Paarl?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11855

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
31 December [1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.214
Summary:

Will retain JH's observations for a day to make a copy. Only knew of the arrival of the Governor [?] yesterday by the sound of the artillery. Intends to visit Cape Town, leave his card, and call back on JH. Expects new outburst of party spirit.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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