| Reference number | MS/257/1/74 |
| Alternative reference number | Sa.74 |
| Previous numbers | ES1/11/74 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Francis Baily, 37 Tavistock Place to [Francis] Beaufort |
| Date | 1 June 1833 |
| Description | Bailey has finished the computation for deducing the figure of the earth from the totality of Captain ? pendulum experiments. Bailey’s result nearly agrees with Captain [Edward] Sabine’s results. Bailey discusses finding the same anomalies arising from local attraction. Bailey now intends to deduce the figure [of the earth] from a combination of all experiments made with invariable pendulum. Bailey asks Beaufort what became of No 3 and No 4 pendulums. |
| Extent | 2p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA6486 | Baily; Francis (1774 - 1844); astronomer | 1774 - 1844 |
| NA5914 | Beaufort; Sir; Francis (1774 - 1857); hydrographer | 1774 - 1857 |