| Reference number | MS/257/4/371 |
| Alternative reference number | Sa.1510 |
| Previous numbers | ES4/24/1510 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Balfour Stewart, Kew Observatory to Edward Sabine |
| Date | 29 December 1863 |
| Description | Includes Mr Adie’s charge for the self-recording instruments. Stewart nor Mr Adie have received word of the safe arrival of Mr [Adolph Theodor] Kupffer’s instruments. Stewart notes the following part of his letter should be considered ‘private’. Regarding Professor [Peter Guthrie] Tait and the movement of the earth. Discusses ‘experiments on a ? in rapid rotation’ and its results. |
| Extent | 4p |
| 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 |