| RefNo | MS/257/4/357 |
| AltRefNo | Sa.1496 |
| Previous numbers | ES4/24/1496 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Balfour Stewart, Kew Observatory to Edward Sabine |
| Date | 8 January 1863 |
| Description | Stewart informs Sabine once he receives the instruments from Dr [David] Livingstone, he will be happy to forward any letters that arrive with them. Stewart is happy to show Mr [Joseph Norman Lockyer] the [Kew] Observatory. Discussion regarding the ‘polar force’ from the sun affecting the earth, ideas regarding the magnetism of the earth, and changes in the suns force. |
| Extent | 4p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA6042 | Stewart; Balfour (1828 - 1887); physicist and meteorologist | 1828 - 1887 |
| NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |