| Reference number | MS/257/1/314 |
| Alternative reference number | Sa.314 |
| Previous numbers | ES1/51/314 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Alexis Caswell, Providence [Rhode Island] to Edward Sabine |
| Date | 21 October 1864 |
| Description | Refers to [Alexander Dallas] Bache and his ill health possibly due to overwork. Describes the various work and offices Bache holds including Superintendent of the Coats Survey, as well as his contribution to the ‘formation of the National Academy of Sciences’. Caswell is sending Sabine an address of [Honorary] Edward Everett of Boston regarding ‘the impending presidential election’, as well as Caswell’s monthly meteorological report. Discusses the presidential election, the different states, and the ‘reflection of President Lincoln beyond all doubt’. Refers to the [American] military and religion, describing England and America as ‘two great protestant nations’. |
| Extent | 6p |
| 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 |