| RefNo | MS/257/4/131 |
| AltRefNo | Sa.1260 |
| Previous numbers | ES4/1/1260 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Edward Sabine to [James Clark] Ross |
| Date | 19th century |
| Description | Sabine refers to [Nathaniel] Bowditch noticing the height of Pico Ruivo determined by Sabine based on Captain Clavering and his stay in Madeira in 1821 to 1822 as incorrect. Sabine notes Lieutenant Wilkes, an American navigator has made a similar discovery. |
| 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 |
| NA7948 | Ross; Sir; James Clark (1800 - 1862); polar explorer | 1800 - 1862 |