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Reference numberMS/257/5/95
Alternative reference numberSa.1775
Previous numbersES5/16/1775
LevelItem
TitleLetter from John Welsh, 3 Woodland Terrace, Falmouth to Edward Sabine
Date10 March 1859
DescriptionWelsh expresses his happiness to learn Mr Joseph Bolzani attempts to establish a magnetical observatory in Kazan. Welsh is unsure of the cost of instruments but has written to Adie regarding this and refers to advancements made to photographic lenses. Welsh assumes Mr Bolzani would like an estimate price of the absolute instruments. Discussion regarding the establishment of a new magnetic house. Welsh updates Sabine about his health.
Extent4p
FormatManuscript
Physical descriptionInk on paper.

This letter has cross writing.
Access statusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodeNameDates
NA1680Welsh; John (1824 - 1859)1824 - 1859
NA8279Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883)1788 - 1883
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