| Reference number | MS/257/4/335 |
| Alternative reference number | Sa.1474 |
| Previous numbers | ES4/24/1474 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Balfour Stewart, Kew Observatory to Edward Sabine |
| Date | 12 March 1862 |
| Description | Discusses trying ‘Sir [John] Herschel’s thermometric arrangement’ and refers to ‘the limited height’ at their ‘command’ which influenced the length of wire. Informs Sabine that Lieutenant Rokeby is ‘getting on very well’. Stewart discusses his reply to two letters received from Mr [George Biddell] Airy. |
| Extent | 6p |
| 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 |