RefNo | MS/257/2/189 |
AltRefNo | Sa.571 |
Previous numbers | ES2/25/571 |
Level | Item |
Title | Letter from Robert Were Fox, Falmouth to [James Clark Ross] |
Date | 10 April 1840 |
Description | Fox refers to a report he received from St Helena regarding the ‘performance’ of the dipping needle. Fox discusses instruments Jordan is currently making, as well as completing instruments for Dr Nichol of Glasgow. Refers to the change in needles. |
Extent | 4p |
Format | Manuscript |
PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
Code | PersonName | Dates |
NA6084 | Fox; Robert Were (1789 - 1877); geologist and physicist | 1789 - 1877 |
NA7948 | Ross; Sir; James Clark (1800 - 1862) | 1800 - 1862 |