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RefNoMS/257/4/129
AltRefNoSa.1258
Previous numbersES4/1/1258
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Edward Sabine, Tortington to [James Clark] Ross
Date30 December [1788-1883]
DescriptionRefers to the Antarctic circle. Sabine refers to [Humphrey] Lloyd and his poor health. Refers to a letter Lloyd received from [George Biddell] Airy. Sabine remarks on Airy’s honesty and his ‘hearty congratulation to the science of magnetism’ in reference to Lloyd’s changes to fixed observations. Remarks on the plans of The Royal Society.
Extent4p
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA8279Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883)1788 - 1883
NA7948Ross; Sir; James Clark (1800 - 1862)1800 - 1862
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