| RefNo | HS/12/130 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from Thomas Maclear to Sir John Herschel, dated at Base Line Camp, Zwartland |
| Creator | Thomas Maclear |
| Date | 4 April 1841 |
| Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. Measuring work of the base line is virtually completed and levelling of the line will commence forthwith. Has devoted every day to the work except Sundays. Comments on various aspects of the work. F. E. Wilmot wishes he had not returned the rusty dip bar. Obelisk is on board the Romeo. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 4pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | Base Line Camp, Zwartland |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel11770
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Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA7105 | Maclear; Sir; Thomas (1794 - 1879) | 1794 - 1879 |
| NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |