| Reference number | MS/257/2/318 |
| Alternative reference number | Sa.700 |
| Previous numbers | ES2/60/700 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Leonard Horner, 60 Montagu Square to Edward Sabine |
| Date | 25 January 1863 |
| Description | Horner thanks Sabine for his circular regarding visitors to the Royal Observatory and was pleased to read about the ‘important’ work being done at Kew Observatory. Refers to a ‘man of [George Biddell] Airy’s reputation’ being ‘betrayed by jealousy’. Horner remarks the establishment of the Kew Observatory has been the most ‘fruitful’ endeavour of the British Association and hopes it will continue. |
| Extent | 2p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA6219 | Horner; Leonard (1785 - 1864) | 1785 - 1864 |
| NA7376 | Huggins; Sir; William (1824 - 1910); astronomer | 1824 - 1910 |
| NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |