From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[8 June 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.222
Summary:
About a variety of observations that JH has made.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
About a variety of observations that JH has made.
Asks TM whether he plans to work today.
Feeling very ill. Discusses adjustments to TM's transit instrument.
Not surprised that the measuring rods broke; knew that they were top heavy. Discusses improvements. Very busy. A horse stepped on JH's foot, but no broken bones.
Discusses various matters relating to telescopic and to tidal observations. Relays request from William Whewell that TM continue tidal observations.