| RefNo | MS/119/1/46 |
| AltRefNo | MS/119/1 p98 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Edward Sabine, Tortington to Humphrey Lloyd |
| Date | 11 January 1839 |
| Description | Sabine has a query for Lloyd regarding the calculation of magnetic dip to be included in their upcoming report.
Informs Lloyd of continuing efforts to lobby the government [for funds for a global magnetic project]. Disappointed that Lord Northampton, President of the Royal Society, was not present at their recent presentation to Lord Melbourne.
News concerning an Archy Smith is conveyed, as well as the fact that [Charles] Babbage has resigned the trusteeship of the British Association [for the Advancement of Science]. |
| Extent | 2p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |
| NA8252 | Lloyd; Humphrey (1800 - 1881) | 1800 - 1881 |