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RefNoMS/257/4/29
AltRefNoSa.1158
Previous numbersES4/1/1158
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Edward Sabine, Woolwich, to Sir [Thomas Makdougall] Brisbane
Date6 May 1843
DescriptionRegarding the publication of force magnetometer observations and the corrections required. Refers to the means of determining coefficients. Discusses correcting each individual observation. Refers to ‘the conversion of the scale readings of the declination into arc values’ and its advantage. Discusses term observations. Discusses ‘preparing the volume of disturbance observations in 1840 to 1841. Sabine agrees with Mr Brown’s opinion regarding the printing of his ‘extra observations’. Refers to the portable apparatus. Remarks on £4000 for the observations ‘themselves’ as well their printing.
Extent6p
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA8279Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883)1788 - 1883
NA7436Brisbane; Sir; Thomas Makdougall (1773 - 1860)1773 - 1860
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