| RefNo | HS/12/40 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from Thomas Maclear to Sir John Herschel, dated at Ship Tam O'Shanter |
| Creator | Thomas Maclear |
| Date | 15 October 1833 |
| Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. Have embarked on the Tam O'Shanter but had to put back because of the violent gales. All have been seasick except Thomas Maclear. Outlines domestic necessities for a long voyage. Will John Frederick William Herschel bring a collimator from [Thomas] Jones of Charing Cross. Hopes John Frederick William Herschel will interest D'Urban in celestial matters. Many cockroaches on board. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 4pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | Ship Tam O'Shanter |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel11675
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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 |