RefNo | MS/257/3/71 |
AltRefNo | Sa.817 |
Previous numbers | ES3/23/817 |
Level | Item |
Title | Letter from Edward Joseph Lowe, Observatory, [Beeston] near Nottingham to Edward Sabine |
Date | 22 March 1867 |
Description | Lowe recalls a conversation with Admiral [Robert] FitzRoy ‘regarding a central land station’ in the centre of England, and describes his suggestion of a station near Nottingham, being a ‘desirable position’. Lowe offers to provide a piece of land, meteorological instruments and any amount of time for such a station in the centre of England. Lowe expresses his willingness to devote time for the advancement of science. Remarks on succeeding his father’s estates. |
Extent | 4p |
Format | Manuscript |
PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
Code | PersonName | Dates |
NA6289 | Lowe; Edward Joseph (1825 - 1900) | 1825 - 1900 |
NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |