Record

RefNoMS/257/4/382
AltRefNoSa.1521
Previous numbersES4/24/1521
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Balfour Stewart, Kew Observatory to [Edward Sabine]
Date22 September 1864
DescriptionStewart thanks Sabine for his suggestions regarding an answer to Mr [George Biddell] Airy. Mr [Antonio Jacintho de] Souza has procured as pipes for the observatory at his own expense, and begun absolute observations. Discusses Mr [John Peter] Gassiot and publishing correspondence. Describes an incident between Captain [James Palladio] Basevi and [?] regarding leaving the park gate open, and expression of rude and abusive language used during the incident. Includes a letter from Captain Basevi regarding the incident and his prevention from entering [Kew Observatory].
Extent4p
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA6042Stewart; Balfour (1828 - 1887)1828 - 1887
NA8279Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883)1788 - 1883
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