RefNo | MS/257/3/19 |
AltRefNo | Sa.765 |
Previous numbers | ES3/9/765 |
Level | Item |
Title | Letter from [Johann Georg] Kohl, Bremen to [Edward Sabine] |
Date | 28 August 1868 |
Description | Kohl’s sister is thankful for Sabine’s ‘kind receipt’ and refers to Sabine’s favourable words on Kohl’s essay on the gulf stream and his opinion it should be translated into English. Kohl is ‘flattered’ to hear of Sabine’s kind words and refers to the positive reception and success of this work. Kohl was invited ‘to write the history of the discovery of the northeast of America and has finished the first volume. Brief summary of the volume and its publication. Kohl believes the works of the ‘Cabot’s, Harkin’s, Gilbert’s and other navigators would benefit in England. Discussion regarding a translation of Kohl's essay on gulf streams and asks Sabine’s opinion about this. |
Extent | 4p |
Format | Manuscript |
PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
Code | PersonName | Dates |
NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |