| Reference number | MS/257/5/120 |
| Alternative reference number | Sa.1800 |
| Previous numbers | ES5/25/1800 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from [William Parkinson] Wilson, Melbourne University to Edward Sabine |
| Date | 24 February 1864 |
| Description | Wilson has had a ‘long conversation’ with the new Governor [of Australia], Sir Charles [Henry] Darling regarding the [great Melbourne] telescope. Wilson expresses his puzzlement at Mr [William] Lassell’s letter in the correspondence, and the Athenaeum describing it as an ‘offer to give the telescope’. |
| Extent | 4p |
| 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 |