From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 September 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.113
Summary:
Sends report on [N. L.] Lacaille's Observatory Stations. Tells of expeditions to Klipfontein. Lack of observing due to absence at Cape. Mural circle must be corrected or replaced. Needs an equatorial telescope. Agrees theodolite telescope would be useful.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project