| Reference number | MS/257/2/87 |
| Alternative reference number | Sa.469 |
| Previous numbers | ES2/12/469 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Robert Lewis John Ellery, Melbourne Observatory to Edward Sabine |
| Date | 26 December 1863 |
| Description | Ellery acknowledges receipt of the results of observations from Kew Observatory from 1857 to 1862. Sabine informed Professor [William Parkinson] Wilson that a complete self-registering apparatus has been constructed for £57. Ellery asks Sabine to kindly order an apparatus for himself as well.
Ellery informs Sabine that they will begin a new series of magnetical observations at Melbourne Observatory at the beginning of 1864. Professor [Georg von] Neumayer then leaves for Europe. Ellery intends to get the government to grant him self-registering magnets. |
| Extent | 3p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA6424 | Ellery; Robert Lewis John (1827 - 1908); astronomer | 1827 - 1908 |
| NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |