| Reference number | MS/257/2/106 |
| Alternative reference number | Sa.488 |
| Previous numbers | ES2/13/488 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Charles Morgan Elliot, At sea to Edward Sabine |
| Date | 4 August 1848 |
| Description | Elliot sends Sabine his complete observations taken at the Observatory in Java during eight months [not enclosed], remarks on not recording weather changes and the intellect of his assistants. Discussion regarding instruments. Elliot details his travel plans once arriving in [Jakarta, colonial name Batavia]. Discussion regarding the dip. Refers to Indian observatories. Includes details regarding the expense. |
| Extent | 8p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper.
This letter has cross writing. |
| Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA2915 | Elliot; Charles Morgan (1815 - 1852) | 1815 - 1852 |
| NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |