| Reference number | MS/257/4/237 |
| Alternative reference number | Sa.1376 |
| Previous numbers | ES4/24/1376 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Balfour Stewart, Kew Observatory to Edward Sabine |
| Date | 2 September 1859 |
| Description | Stewart refers to ‘difficulty’ found with results from Mr [John] Welsh’s altitudes taken in 1858. Includes a specimen of the results. Stewart asks Sabine regarding the reduction of declination observations, actual observations, and sextant observations. Refers to the aurora. |
| Extent | 3p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA6042 | Stewart; Balfour (1828 - 1887) | 1828 - 1887 |
| NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |