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  <dc:title>Letter, from Thomas Maclear to Sir John Herschel, dated at Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope</dc:title>
  <dc:description>Autographed letter . Has arranged with Lady Herschel for Sir John to spend a night at the Observatory. Come early; then he can reverse the transit instrument. Is not satisfied with the performance of the transit clock. Intends to clean it. Is ready to adopt John Frederick William Herschel's suggestions for measuring the tides. Curious that John Frederick William Herschel and [T. G.?] Taylor should suggest similar plans for measuring the divisions of a mural circle.</dc:description>
  <dc:date>13 April 1835</dc:date>
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