| Reference number | MS/257/1/266 |
| Alternative reference number | Sa.266 |
| Previous numbers | ES1/42/266 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from John Caldecott, [Thiruvananthapuram] 'Travandrum' to Edward Sabine |
| Date | 10 November 1841 |
| Description | Caldecott sends Sabine the magnetic observations for The Royal Society taken in October [1841] at [Thiruvananthapuram]. Refers to moving into the new building. Caldecott remarks on the change in diurnal curve of declination. Describes deflection experiments. Refers to the reading telescope. Remarks on the surrounding area and the terrain. |
| Extent | 4p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA2446 | Caldecott; John (1800 - 1849) | 1800 - 1849 |
| NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |