| Reference number | MS/257/2/157 |
| Alternative reference number | Sa.539 |
| Previous numbers | ES2/21/539 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Robert FitzRoy to Edward Sabine |
| Date | 25 June 1860 |
| Description | Sabine has sent FitzRoy a book ‘much coveted’ by him since he gave his copy to Captain Wickham in 1837. Reference to Sabine’s work on pendulums. FitzRoy refers to measuring the height of the Corcovado with ‘King’. |
| Extent | 4p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA6774 | FitzRoy; Robert (1805 - 1865); hydrographer and meteorologist | 1805 - 1865 |
| NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |