| Reference number | MS/257/1/163 |
| Alternative reference number | Sa.163 |
| Previous numbers | ES1/26/163 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from William Radcliffe Birt, Cambridge House Academy, Bethnal Green to Edward Sabine |
| Date | 24 May 1848 |
| Description | Mr [Francis] Ronalds has informed Birt of the possibility that the maintenance of the Kew Observatory by the British Association may be discontinued. [Birt has enclosed a letter written by Mr Ronalds addressed to Sabine.]
Birt describes the advantages of keeping the observatory at Kew. Birt argues that a lot of work has been made regarding the construction of the instruments, the self-registering apparatus, five years of electrical observations, as well as Kew being the only regular observatory.
Birt draws Sabine’s attention to his competency by referring to John [Frederick William] Herschel’s testimonial on the occasion of Birt’s appointment in 1842.
Mr Ronald discusses the discontinuance of the Kew Observatory. |
| Extent | 3p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |