| RefNo | MS/257/4/130 |
| AltRefNo | Sa.1259 |
| Previous numbers | ES4/1/1259 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Edward Sabine, Dover to [James Clark] Ross |
| Date | 1 November [1788-1883] |
| Description | Sabine refers to the temperature and shares hopes for magnetic operations. Refers to receiving a drawing of a compass and passed on to Robinson. Discussion regarding magnetism. Update on [Humphrey] Lloyd’s work [regarding needles]. Sabine discusses his trial of Gambey. Sabine includes results of the force of the needle to the force of the circle, when poles are direct and when reversed. Sabine discusses ‘when magnetism exists in the circle’. Refers to the dip in Dublin, and correction of the needle. |
| 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 |
| NA7948 | Ross; Sir; James Clark (1800 - 1862); polar explorer | 1800 - 1862 |