| RefNo | MS/425/618 |
| Previous numbers | MS/425/607 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Copy letter, JWL [John William Lubbock], Rl Socy [Royal Society], to J C [James Cosmo] Melvill |
| Creator | Lubbock; Sir John William; third baronet (1803-1865); British astronomer and banker |
| Recipient | Melvill; Sir James Cosmo (1792-1861); British East India Company servant |
| Date | 26 August 1839 |
| Description | It is the opinion of Sir John Herschel and other members of thr Royal Society that it is essential that officers appointed to the three magnetic observatories should have the opportunity to see the new magnetic instruments in operation under Professor [Humphrey] Lloyd at Dublin. The committee also wishes that three non-commissioned officers are appointed to each observatory. |
| Extent | 1p. [p.284] |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | On paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |