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Herschel11773

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 January 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.133
Summary:

Observatory work slowed since William Mann's absence due to head injury. C. P. Smyth's replacement not yet arrived. Regrets lack of assistants; wants to complete triangulation at Bushman Flat.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11774

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 March 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.134
Summary:

William Mann returns to England still in poor health. Expresses concern over running of Edinburgh Observatory by C. P. Symth. Regrets poor data from Cape Observatory on Comet of 1843. Observed Comet Gambert. Situation with Caffres hostile.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11775

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 May 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.135
Summary:

Suggests JH take trip to Continent to recover. Training a naval officer and the son of John Montague, Colonial Secretary, as observatory assistants. Describes outbreak of war with Caffres in detail.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11776

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 June 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.136
Summary:

Relating recent events in the latest Caffre war. [George] Childe has arrived and is engaged in preparing his rooms. Has had a letter from C. P. Smyth at Edinburgh. Price of commodities are rising rapidly at the Cape. Hopes that JH has taken expert medical advice.

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John Herschel Project
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