| Reference number | MS/257/2/170 |
| Alternative reference number | Sa.552 |
| Previous numbers | ES2/23/552 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from James David Forbes, Melrose to Edward Sabine |
| Date | 24 July 1849 |
| Description | Forbes asks Sabine to send him two letters sent by Sir [Roderick Impey] Murchison. Refers to an Edinburgh meeting and members of the Council of The Royal Society of Edinburgh. Forbes has been in communication with Dr Balfour [Stewart] and Professor [Philip] Kelland and suggests they are the ‘now the proper persons with whom communication relative to the meeting of 1850 should be made with’. References the appointment of the Treasurer. |
| Extent | 4p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA6280 | Forbes; James David (1809 - 1868); natural philosopher | 1809 - 1868 |
| NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |