| RefNo | MS/425/656 |
| Previous numbers | MS/425/644 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Copy letter, JWL [John William Lubbock], RS [Royal Society], to G B [George Biddell] Airy, Greenwich |
| Creator | Lubbock; Sir; John William; third baronet (1803-1865); British astronomer and banker |
| Recipient | Airy; Sir George Biddell (1801-1892); British astronomer |
| Date | 2 July 1840 |
| Description | He transmits a copy of the resolutions. Their impression was that Mr Forbes had conversed with Airy and they were doing what was most agreeable to him. Major [Edward] Sabine had desired to superintend similar instruments for Prussia but that he now thought it impossible, and the same was felt in Russia. |
| Extent | 2p. [pp.307-308] |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | On paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA7010 | Lubbock; Sir; John William (1803 - 1865) | 1803 - 1865 |