Letter, from Thomas Maclear to Sir John Herschel, dated at Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope Autograph letter signed by sender. Gives recent observations with the 46 achromatic. G. B. Airy has sent the elements of the recently discovered planets. Latest news of the Governor of the Cape and his diplomatic missions. Mrs. Maclear's sister has come out to visit them and her health and Mrs. Maclear's is improving. R. J. Jones has decided to keep Feldhausen in the family and not sell it." 20 February 1848