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Herschel11787

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 February 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.147
Summary:

Pleased to receive JH's letter, which he hastens to answer to remove any misconceptions regarding the equatorial. Comments on some of his observations of stars. Received [T. R.] Robinson's proposal for a large reflector. William Mann has just finished 8 years of tide gauge measures. Grieves to hear of the illness of W. R. Dawes. [George] Smalley's financial affairs have come to a crisis. Convict question has been settled; they are to be sent to Van Diemen's Land.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11788

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 April 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.148
Summary:

Giving his views on the proposed supply of a large reflector for the Cape Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11789

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1850-7-20 or later]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.149
Summary:

Encloses copy of the letter he has written [1850-7-20] to the Secretary of the Admiralty.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11790

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1850-7-20 or later
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.149bis
Summary:

TM's attention has been drawn to the question raised by Joseph Hume in the House of Commons regarding the use of the Cape Observatory. Will forward a copy of the weekly register and later a copy of the general report.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3939

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[30 October 1850]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Returns from vacation in France. Offers to be a trustee for the Cape Observatory. J. R. Hind has discovered asteroid Victoria.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11791

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 November 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.150
Summary:

Was agreeably surprised by the communication in Lady Herschel's letter; did not expect any pension. Outlines his ideas for careers for some members of his own family. India and the Services seem the best propositions. Does not expect much from the observations of Venus in Chile unless the definition is good.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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