| Reference number | MS/426/631 |
| Alternative reference number | MS/426 p142 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Copy letter from W [William] Sharpey, Secretary of the Royal Society; to the Secretary of the Admiralty |
| Date | 14 May 1858 |
| Description | Acknowledges letter addressed to the Officer of Her Majesty's ships and vessels at Rio de Jeneiro [Brazil] with the view of gaining passage, for any English sstronomer interested, to make observations of the solar eclipse. Informs the Royal Society will be made aware of the liberal offer. |
| Extent | 1p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Access status | Open |
| Related records in the catalogue | MC/5/344 |