| RefNo | MS/257/3/347 |
| AltRefNo | Sa.1092 |
| Previous numbers | ES3/81/1092 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Francis Ronalds, Kew Observatory to Edward Sabine |
| Date | 23 August 1850 |
| Description | Ronalds describes being on holiday, refers to natural phenomena’s and observing an ‘alpine giant’. Discusses a grant for the Kew Observatory and refers to Mr [John Peter] Gassiot. Ronalds discusses Sabine’s remarks regarding the Toronto bifilar. Ronalds refers to a letter from [John] Hershcel in which he dreads ‘the expenditure of time in tabulating’ Ronalds curves. |
| Extent | 4p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA7632 | Ronalds; Sir; Francis (1788 - 1873); inventor and meteorologist | 1788 - 1873 |
| NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |