| RefNo | MS/425/612 |
| Previous numbers | MS/425/601 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Copy letter, J W [John William] Lubbock, RS [Royal Society], to Sir John Barrow |
| Creator | Lubbock; Sir John William; third baronet (1803-1865); British astronomer and banker |
| Recipient | Barrow; Sir John; first baronet (1764-1848); British promoter of exploration and author |
| Date | 29 June 1839 |
| Description | He communicates a resolution of Council. The naval expedition should be equipped with actimometers, Lund's wind gauges, Osler's anemometer, three spirit thermometers for low temperatures and two thermometers enclosed in spirit bottles for temperatures below the Earth's surface. Council will report suggestions on [James Clark] Ross's expedition by the end of the month. |
| Extent | 1p. [p.277] |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | On paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |