| RefNo | MS/257/5/104 |
| AltRefNo | Sa.1784 |
| Previous numbers | ES5/20/1784 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Edward Whymper, 19 Canterbury Place, Lambeth Road to Edward Sabine |
| Date | 26 June 1871 |
| Description | Whymper expresses happiness if his ‘scrambles’ [possibly referring to his book ‘Scrambles amongst the Alps’ which details his attempts to summit the Matterhorn] gave Sabine any ‘pleasure’, but Whymper describes it ‘a mere records of holiday excursions’. Discussion regarding Sabine’s actions regarding proposed glacier investigations. Reference to Dr [John] Tyndall’s glacier observations. |
| Extent | 3p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |