Record

RefNoMS/257/1/150
AltRefNoSa.150
Previous numbersES1/22/150
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Pieter Adrian Bergsma, Batavia [Jakarta, Indonesia] to Edward Sabine
Date16 March 1862
DescriptionBergsma informs Sabine that the copy of the first volume of observations made at the magnetical and meteorological observatory in Batavia [colonial name of the capital of the Dutch East Indies, now Jakarta, Indonesia], has not reached Sabine, as the steamer Bergsma used to this had a disastrous voyage and the case containing these volumes was lost, possibly in Gibraltar where the vessel spent a month being repaired and part of the cargo was unloaded. Bergsma informs Sabine that he has sent him, the Royal Society and other scientific institutions copies of his volume. Bergsma thanks Sabine for referencing his investigation of the lunar atmospheric tide at [Jakarta] in Sabine’s last anniversary address.
Extent3p
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
RelatedRecordMS/257/1/151
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA8279Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883)1788 - 1883
Add to My Items

    Collection highlights

    Browse the records of some of our collections, which cover all branches of science and date from the 12th century onwards. These include the published works of Fellows of the Royal Society, personal papers of eminent scientists, letters and manuscripts sent to the Society or presented at meetings, and administrative records documenting the Society's activities since our foundation in 1660.

    The Royal Society

    The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of
    the world's most eminent scientists and is the
    oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.
    Registered charity number 207043

    Website design ©CalmView



    CONTACT US

    + 44 207 451 2500
    (Lines open Mon-Fri, 9:00-17:00. Excludes bank holidays)

    6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AG

    Email Us →

    SUBSCRIBE

    Subscribe to our newsletters to be updated with the
    latest news on innovation, events, articles and reports.

    Subscribe →

    © CalmView