| RefNo | MS/257/4/54 | 
| AltRefNo | Sa.1183 | 
| Previous numbers | ES4/1/1183 | 
| Level | Item | 
| Title | Letter from Edward Sabine, Woolwich | 
| Date | 13 December 1853 | 
| Description | Refers to ocean statistics, ‘variation of the needle’, and directions for mariners. Discusses observations at fixed observatories and magnetic observations. Refers to the establishment of a ‘special bureau’ and the Board of Trade. | 
| 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 |