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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

Herschel4139

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[5 February 1856]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Sends regrets over TM's son not passing exam. Tries unsuccessfully to arrange a second testing. Fears war in Europe.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4421

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[26 July 1856]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Sends copy of Admiralty Manual, which includes JH article on meteorology. Asks TM what to do with Bokkeveld meteorite specimen still in his possession.

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

Herschel4423

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[8 June 1859]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Makes arrangements for TM's visit.

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.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11804

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 September 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.164
Summary:

Relates experiences while on a 10 day visit to Ireland. Now waiting for a train to Aberdeen. Professor [Philip?] Kelland injured in rail accident at Hitchin. Comments on the carelessness of railway workers. Agitation again at the Cape over the recall of Sir George Grey. Jack [TM's son?] has received orders for service, perhaps China.

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John Herschel Project
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