| RefNo | AP/16/21 |
| Previous numbers | AP.16.21 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Unpublished paper, 'Instructions pour faire des observations météorologique et magnétiques' [Instructions for making meteorological and magnetic observations] by A Th [Adolph Theodor] Kupffer |
| Date | 1836 |
| Description | Kupffer shares guidance on making meteorological and magnetic observations, and shares his measurements and calculations. Includes a covering letter from John Washington, Secretary of the Royal Geographical Society, to J G [John George] Children, dated 28 July 1836; a copy of the reply from Children to Washington of 28 October 1836; and a letter from Kupffer to Colonel Jackson, Corresponding Member at St Petersburg to the Royal Geographical Society.
Subject: Meteorology / Magnetism
Written by Kupffer in St Petersburg [Russia]. |
| Language | English |
| French |
| Extent | 117p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA5601 | Kupffer; Adolph Theodor (1799 - 1865) | 1799 - 1865 |
| NA3175 | Children; John George (1777 - 1852); chemist | 1777 - 1852 |