| RefNo | MS/257/3/263 |
| AltRefNo | Sa.1008 |
| Previous numbers | ES3/61/1008 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from John Phillips, York to Edward Sabine |
| Date | 17 October 1870 |
| Description | [James Clark] Ross took dip, intensity, and declination observations at York with new instruments and favourable results. Phillip discusses conducting a repetition of his observations. Compares with Ross’s results from 1837. Discusses observations made in 1850 in Kew. Remarks on Barrow’s circle giving ‘better results than Robinson’s’. |
| Extent | 4p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA7560 | Phillips; John (1800 - 1874) | 1800 - 1874 |
| NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |