| Reference number | MS/257/4/397 |
| Alternative reference number | Sa.1536 |
| Previous numbers | ES4/24/1536 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Balfour Stewart, Kew Observatory to [Edward Sabine] |
| Date | 23 January 1865 |
| Description | Regarding sextants. Mr Adie’s nephew showed Stewart a letter from Mr [Robert] Ellery ordering a unifilar and dip circle. Stewart remarks it was ‘stupid in Mr Ellery not asking to whom the order should be given’. Includes results of pendulum experiments. |
| 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 |