| RefNo | MS/257/3/148 |
| AltRefNo | Sa.893 |
| Previous numbers | ES3/43/893 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Morton, Observatory Cottage, Cape of Good Hope to [Edward Sabine] |
| Date | 21 April 1853 |
| Description | Refers to Sabine’s acknowledgement of Morton’s ‘early attempts at the dip’. Discusses the observations Morton intend to make with two instruments. Discussion regarding the temperature coefficients. Refers to a Russian [freighter] in Simon’s Bay and discusses magnetic instruments. |
| Extent | 6p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |