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Herschel11842

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
3] December [1837
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.201
Summary:

Availed himself of the calm weather to finish the parade measurement. Gives an account of the work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11836

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
4] December [1837
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.195
Summary:

Thanks for the perusal of Capt. J. A. Lloyd's papers. Comments on Lloyd's work at Mauritius. Does not think a mural circle necessary for the observatory at Mauritius. Regarding the Parade base line at the Cape. Not easy to put the guns into the ground.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11751

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 December 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.110
Summary:

The zenith sector was brought by the Wellesley and is now at the Observatory. Outlines some observations he hopes to make with it. Is about to write to R. Thom[p]son. Has some important matters to discuss with JH when he calls.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10306

From:
Basil Hall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 December 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.189
Summary:

Is pleased to hear the Herschels are contemplating their return but regrets it will not be via Rio. J. D. Forbes is progressing well, may be in danger of overwork. Thomas Henderson too is doing good work at the Observatory. Gives results of lunar eclipses of Oct. 1837.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1691

From:
Andrew Smith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 December 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.177
Summary:

More about lack of success of exhibition, and about publication of observations [see AS's 1837-8-27].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11834

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
17?] December [1837
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.193
Summary:

Thanks for the interesting account of the star whose variability has now been established. Used the 3 1/2 foot last night and definition was good. Returns JH's letter to [James?] Dunlop and thinks there should be no offense taken. Opening for the Zenith is being enlarged. Measured JH's azimuth East and West yesterday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6234

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 December 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.353
Summary:

Is sending him a letter of Basil Hall. William Whewell is preparing another paper on the tides and is hoping for data from JH when he returns. Hears that JH will be home in June. Looks forward to seeing him again.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10213

From:
Elizabeth Gipps
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
28 December [1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.99
Summary:

Is grateful for his gift of flower roots; she will take great care of them on her arrival at Sydney.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10212

From:
George Gipps
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 December 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.98
Summary:

Is grateful for the paper that JH has sent; he is sure it will promote scientific knowledge in New South Wales.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7420

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1838 or later]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 7/3.15; Reel 8
Summary:

Gives latitude of 'this observatory' used in reduction of 'Comet stars.' Will accept systematic correction in all data to compensate for differences between TM's and Thomas Henderson's data. Instruments are erratic since telescope was moved. Using transit instrument only for sun, planets, and [reduction of Thomas] Brisbane's stars.

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John Herschel Project
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