| Reference number | MS/257/3/13 |
| Alternative reference number | Sa.759 |
| Previous numbers | ES3/6/759 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Phillip King, Port Stephens to [James Clark] Ross |
| Date | 4 November 1840 |
| Description | King expresses disappointment at the possibility of not seeing Ross in Sydney. King is confident a better place could not be found for observations. King hopes Ross will be able to ‘settle the latitude of the [southwest] cape’. Discusses three determinations. Refers to Conway and Hinden’s determinations. |
| Extent | 4p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA7948 | Ross; Sir; James Clark (1800 - 1862); polar explorer | 1800 - 1862 |