| Reference number | MS/257/4/60 |
| Alternative reference number | Sa.1189 |
| Previous numbers | ES4/1/1189 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Edward Sabine, 13 Ashley Place to [Robert] FitzRoy |
| Date | 5 October 1855 |
| Description | Sabine sends FitzRoy a variation map of the Atlantic, published in the Philosophical Transactions in 1849 [not enclosed]. refers to [Francis] Beaufort’s chart and the method for [variation] lines based on observations. Discusses the ‘inflection’ of magnetic lines. |
| Extent | 8p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |
| NA6774 | FitzRoy; Robert (1805 - 1865); hydrographer and meteorologist | 1805 - 1865 |