| Reference number | MS/257/4/129 |
| Alternative reference number | Sa.1258 |
| Previous numbers | ES4/1/1258 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Edward Sabine, Tortington to [James Clark] Ross |
| Date | 30 December [1788-1883] |
| Description | Refers to the Antarctic circle. Sabine refers to [Humphrey] Lloyd and his poor health. Refers to a letter Lloyd received from [George Biddell] Airy. Sabine remarks on Airy’s honesty and his ‘hearty congratulation to the science of magnetism’ in reference to Lloyd’s changes to fixed observations. Remarks on the plans of The Royal Society. |
| 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 |
| NA7948 | Ross; Sir; James Clark (1800 - 1862) | 1800 - 1862 |