| Reference number | MS/257/4/248 |
| Alternative reference number | Sa.1387 |
| Previous numbers | ES4/24/1387 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Balfour Stewart, Kew Observatory to Edward Sabine |
| Date | 5 January 1860 |
| Description | Mr [Charles] Chambers has looked over Mr [John] Welsh’s observations and ‘finds the method quite correct’ apart from an exception. Stewart will make observations with the dip circle intended for [Colonel] Smythe. Stewart took the nine-inch Robinson and nine-inch Barrow to Barrows along with Captain Blakiston’s [azimuth] compass. |
| Extent | 2p |
| 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 |