| Reference number | MM/16/145 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Copy of a letter from Lord Northampton to Lord Melbourne |
| Date | July 1840 |
| Description | Copy written and forwarded to Sir John Herschel by J D Roberton. Originally enclosed with letter MM/16/144.
The letter discusses the attitude of the Astronomer Royal (G B Airy) in plans to establish a new magnetical observatory. |
| Extent | 2 sides |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA6585 | Lamb; William (1779 - 1848); 2nd Viscount Melbourne | 1779 - 1848 |
| NA2272 | Compton; Spencer Joshua Alwyne (1790 - 1851); 2nd Marquess of Northampton | 1790 - 1851 |