| Reference number | MS/257/2/337 |
| Alternative reference number | Sa.719 |
| Previous numbers | ES2/69/719 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from [William Stephen] Jacob, Madras Observatory, [Chennai] to [Edward Sabine] |
| Date | 13 March 1850 |
| Description | Regarding Sabine’s interest in Dr [Thomas Romney] Robinson’s proposal to send a ‘large reflector to the Cape [of Good Hope] to observe the southern nebula’. Jacob argues there are many obstacles in this proposal and suggests finding a place in India would be ‘less’ difficult and describes the benefits of this. |
| 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 |