RefNo | MS/257/3/135 |
AltRefNo | Sa.880 |
Previous numbers | ES3/39/880 |
Level | Item |
Title | Letter from William Hallowes Miller, 7 Scroope Terrace, Cambridge to Edward Sabine |
Date | 20 November 1869 |
Description | Regarding an article in the Gazette about ‘the proceedings of the last meeting of the International Geodetic Association’. Miller describes the contents of the article, giving a summary of the work of the Association. Refers to the ‘measurement of the arcs of the meridian in Europe’, and the work of geodetic observers. Includes the arcs of meridian for various cities in Europe. Discusses the Italy and their [lack of] fixed observatories and progress made in this regard, especially ‘under the directions of Colonel de Vecchi’. Refers to the Austrian survey in Italy. |
Extent | 4p |
Format | Manuscript |
PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
Code | PersonName | Dates |
NA7152 | Miller; William Hallowes (1801 - 1880) | 1801 - 1880 |
NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |