| Reference number | MC/14/179 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from [Herbert Hall] Turner, Royal Observatory, Greenwich, to the Treasurer of the Royal Society |
| Creator | Turner; Herbert Hall (1861-1930) |
| Date | 8 January 1887 |
| Description | Mr [Henry Nicholas] Ridley requires a theodolite for an expedition 'sent by the Royal Society'. Turner has a theodolite purchased for the eclipse expedition, and part of the Royal Society's property, he intends to send a complete list shortly. With permission from the Treasurer, Turner would like to send Ridley the theodolite currently in his possession.
[For reply, see related records.] |
| Extent | 2p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Access status | Open |
| Related records in the catalogue | NLB/1/349 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA1775 | Ridley; Henry Nicholas (1855 - 1956) | 1855 - 1956 |
| NA1105 | Turner; Herbert Hall (1861 - 1930); astronomer and seismologist | 1861 - 1930 |