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RefNoMS/257/2/327
AltRefNoSa.709
Previous numbersES2/64/709
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Thomas A Hull, Honolulu to [Edward Sabine]
Date29 May 1852
DescriptionDescribes their arrival to the [Hawaiian] Islands, and the good condition of their instruments with one exception. Hull is sending Sabine an account of their magnetical observations [not enclosed]. Remarks on the commencing ‘operations’ and with the ‘aid’ of Sabine’s books able to understand the [instruments]. Hull was able to keep the term day and sends Sabine the results along with the ‘means of dip and declination observations’. Discusses the declination. Refers to different variations, morning, and evening variations.
Extent4p
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA8279Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883)1788 - 1883
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