| RefNo | MS/257/5/20 |
| AltRefNo | Sa.1700 |
| Previous numbers | ES5/8/1700 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from George Verdon, Melbourne to [Edward Sabine] |
| Date | 27 January 1867 |
| Description | Verdon informs Sabine of his safe arrival in Australia and of a family tragedy. Verdon refers to Sabine's kindness during his stay in Europe. Discussion regarding Professor [William Parkinson] Wilson’s questions about the observer for the new equatorial [telescope]. Wilson in Verdon’s absence has ‘quarrelled’ with the government and the Board of Visitors, thus resigning in position as secretary. |
| Extent | 4p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA6423 | Verdon; Sir; George Frederic (1834 - 1896) | 1834 - 1896 |
| NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |