| Reference number | MS/257/3/97 |
| Alternative reference number | Sa.843 |
| Previous numbers | ES3/31/843 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Thomas Maclear, [Royal] Observatory, [Cape] of Good Hope to Edward Sabine |
| Date | 3 August 1857 |
| Description | Refers to Mr Morton’s remarks regarding ‘the lunar magnetic influence’. Maclear informs Sabine they do ‘not currently have a complete copy of the series of observations made since 1846 at’ the [Cape of Good Hope] Observatory. Discussion regarding the ‘absence of declination observations since March 1852’. Reference to different instruments and their use. |
| Extent | 3p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA7105 | Maclear; Sir; Thomas (1794 - 1879) | 1794 - 1879 |
| NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |