| RefNo | MS/257/5/124 |
| AltRefNo | Sa.1804 |
| Previous numbers | ES5/25/1804 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from [William Parkinson] Wilson, Melbourne University to Edward Sabine |
| Date | 24 June 1864 |
| Description | Refers to an accompanying official letter [not enclosed]. Wilson asks Sabine to thank Mr [William] Lassell for his ‘present’. Discussion regarding the ‘unsuitability’ of Lassell’s telescope and the opinion that Mr [Thomas] Grubbs would be better [referring to the great Melbourne telescope]. Wilson suggests this decision should accompany an explanation. |
| 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 |