| Reference number | MS/257/1/96 |
| Alternative reference number | Sa.96 |
| Previous numbers | ES1/13/96 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Christopher Henyk Diderich Buys Ballot, Utrecht to Edward Sabine |
| Date | 6 September 1860 |
| Description | Ballot asks Sabine if he could send copies of the Dutch annuary’s to the different societies and ‘learned men’ in the same package. Ballot has read Sabine’s preface to the St Helena publications. Discussion on the dip. Reference to the magnetism of the earth, and the influence of the sun on the supposed magnetic poles. Ballot has sent Mr [Matthew Fontaine] Maury an exposition of his method regarding calculating the best route of ships. |
| Extent | 4p |
| 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 |