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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

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

Herschel14121

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0345; Reel 1087 (ALS?: Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100)
Summary:

Congratulations on JH's appointment to mastership of Mint. New Kaffir war. Sent report of parallax of Alpha Centauri to R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11792

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 September 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.151
Summary:

Hears that JH is using his influence to obtain a transit circle for the Cape. Hopes the application will be successful. Comments on the siting of the instruments. Cape politics are deplorable. Kaffir war still continues and appears likely to be expensive.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11793

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 November 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.152 (C: Univ. of Witwatersrand)
Summary:

Has recommended [Andrew] Bain use JH's patronage to present the geological map of South Africa to the Geological Society. Comments on Bain's visit. Affairs have not improved in Kaffir Land.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11794

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 December 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.154
Summary:

Now forwards [Andrew] Bain's Geological map, which had been delayed by the Agent. Has heard nothing definite regarding the transit circle but would appreciate JH's recommendation, together with those of Francis Beaufort and G. B. Airy. Gives details of the work at the Observatory. Estimates the cost of mounting the transit circle.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11795

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 February 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.155
Summary:

Has forwarded four boxes of geological specimens by the Bosphorus; these are the illustrations for [Andrew] Bain's map. Peace is about to be declared in the Kaffir War. There have been several bush fires and one almost damaged Feldhausen.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11796

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 March 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.156
Summary:

Has received two notes, one from G. B. Airy and one from Francis Beaufort informing him that the Admiralty has promised to supply a transit circle; the estimates have now been passed. The Magnetic Observatory building at the Cape has been destroyed by fire. Andries Stockenström is taking an active part in politics. H. G. W. Smith has been recalled.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11797

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.157
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's letter to the Admiralty recommending a transit circle for the Cape. Comments on a suitable room for it in the Observatory. Has just had a peep at Encke's comet. Still trouble with the Kaffirs. Will be pleased to see Willy [Herschel] when he passes that way.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4480

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 September 1852]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

William Mann goes to England to receive transit circle. TM describes plans for the instrument.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4420

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 September 1852]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Sends parallax measurements for Alpha Centauri.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11798

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 December 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.158
Summary:

The Australian ship carrying the gold for England has visited the Cape. Many of the Cape people have moved to Australia. Comments on the gold.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11799

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 January 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.159
Summary:

Has just heard that Caroline Herschel is to marry the Hon. Mr. Gordon. Sends her his best wishes. This week TM hopes to commence the alteration to the circle room.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11800

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 August 1854]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.160
Summary:

The Cape Government is to employ a geologist to survey the mineral resources. Copper mines are all the rage at the moment and the value of shares is increasing rapidly. No further news of David Livingstone. Mounting of the transit circle is progressing.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11801

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 February 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.161
Summary:

Regrets to hear of the ill health of JH. Believes that a sea voyage to the Cape would work wonders. The transit circle is in full working order. Comments on some of the work connected with it. Has heard that an accident had occurred to William Parsons' (3rd Earl of Rosse) 6-foot speculum. No news of David Livingstone.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11802

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 October 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.162
Summary:

Sends some photographs with comments. Pleased to hear JH is in much better health. Received a circular from U. J. J. Leverrier requesting meteorological information. Sends meteorological observations made at the Observatory during the last fourteen years.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11803

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 August 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.163
Summary:

Relates his experiences while visiting the Paris Observatory with G. B. Airy. Later travelled to Brussels to meet L. A. J. Quetelet. Is now preparing for a visit to Ireland and Mrs. Maclear will go to Bedfordshire. The meteorological observations [of the Cape] are to be printed in England under the direction of Robert FitzRoy.

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