| Reference number | MS/257/3/115 |
| Alternative reference number | Sa.861 |
| Previous numbers | ES3/36/861 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Charles Meldrum, S S Norseman to Edward Sabine |
| Date | 22 December 1866 |
| Description | Meldrum remarks on his voyage to England. Once he has arrived Meldrum intends to visit Sabine and then ‘proceed to Kew at once’. Describes witnessing a ‘spectacle’ at the Cape of Good Hope where he was delayed on his journey [to England] and remarks on counting ‘1094 brilliant meteors’. Refers to remarks made by Sir Thomas Maclear and the Cape Observatory scientists Rokeby. |
| Extent | 4p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA6163 | Meldrum; Charles (1821 - 1901) | 1821 - 1901 |
| NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |