| RefNo | MS/257/5/3 |
| AltRefNo | Sa.1683 |
| Previous numbers | ES5/2/1683 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from William Henry Fox Talbot, 31 Sackville Street to [James Clark Ross] |
| Date | 22 August 1839 |
| Description | Talbot heard Sabine’s intention to make drawings in the ‘southern regions’ with camera obscura and would have offered his assistance. Talbot is sending a little sketch made with a camera of his home [not enclosed]. Talbot wrote to Mr McCormick regarding his method of drawing but has not heard anything from him in reply. |
| Extent | 2p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA5837 | Talbot; William Henry Fox (1800 - 1877) | 1800 - 1877 |
| NA7948 | Ross; Sir; James Clark (1800 - 1862); polar explorer | 1800 - 1862 |