| Reference number | MC/5/96 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from [Christian Charles Josias von] Bunsen, Prussia House, to the Earl of Rosse, the President of the Royal Society |
| Date | 27 April 1853 |
| Description | Regarding the brothers Hermann and Adolphus Schlagintweit's exploration of the Himalaya and the importance of their research into telluric magnetism. Bunsen provides news about their work, including their recent ascension of Mount Prosa [in Switzerland]. Bunsen informs Rosse of the King [of Prussia]'s offer to the Society of an annual sum of £200 for three years in support of the Schlagintweit's exploration to the Himalaya. |
| Extent | 4p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Access status | Open |
| Related records in the catalogue | MC/5/134 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA8084 | Parsons; William (1800 - 1867); 3rd Earl of Rosse | 1800 - 1867 |