Reference number | MS/257/2/307 |
Alternative reference number | Sa.689 |
Previous numbers | ES2/54/689 |
Level | Item |
Title | Letter from Ferdinand von Hochstetter, Gibraltar to Edward Sabine |
Date | 21 May 1857 |
Description | Hochstetter thanks Sabine for his kindness during his last visit to London. Discusses reaching Gibraltar and the voyage, noting he was happy to land on ‘English ground’. Refers to taking magnetical observations at sea and instruments used. Hochstetter notes all his knowledge of magnetical observations comes from Sabine. |
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 |