| Reference number | MS/257/4/240 |
| Alternative reference number | Sa.1379 |
| Previous numbers | ES4/24/1379 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Balfour Stewart, Kew Observatory to Edward Sabine |
| Date | 12 November 1859 |
| Description | Stewart received Sabine’s with the ‘interesting communications from Melbourne’. Stewart received a similar letter from a friend and sends Sabine ‘a note of the results of the comparison between the disturbances’ in [Melbourne and Kew] [see MS/257/4/234]. Refers to Mr [Richard Christopher] Carrington seeing the ‘phenomena in the solar spot’ on 1st September [possibly referring to the Carrington Event]. Instruments received from Mr Jones and Captain Blakiston has delivered his books various observations. |
| Extent | 2p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Access status | Open |
| Related records in the catalogue | MS/257/4/234 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA6042 | Stewart; Balfour (1828 - 1887) | 1828 - 1887 |
| NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |