| Reference number | MS/257/4/344 |
| Alternative reference number | Sa.1483 |
| Previous numbers | ES4/24/1483 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Balfour Stewart, Kew Observatory to Edward Sabine |
| Date | 18 September 1862 |
| Description | Stewart returns Mrs [Elizabeth Juliana Leeves] Sabine’s translation from Mr [Antonio Jacintho de] Souza’s book and remarks the [Kew] Observatory is ‘indebted to Mrs Sabine’. Stewart discusses possibilities of shortening a paper. Refers to ‘a series of misfortunes’ to Dr [Charles] Smallwood’s transit, and its shipment to New York. Refers to [Warren] de La Rue’s work. |
| 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 |