| RefNo | MS/257/2/216 |
| AltRefNo | Sa.598 |
| Previous numbers | ES2/32/598 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from James Melville Gilliss, Washington, D. C. to Edward Sabine |
| Date | 20 June [c.1860] |
| Description | Updates on his work at the [United States Naval Observatory]. Reference to [Alexander Dallas] Bache. Refers to magnetic experiments, investigations, and instruments. Informs Sabine of Mr [Matthew Fontaine] Maury’s resignation from the [US] Navy, and describes his ‘desertion’ from the [United States Naval Observatory] on Saturday, leaving a letter of resignation, giving no ‘inclination’ throughout the day of his intentions, and accepting service ‘under the rebels’ [reference to the Confederate States of America]. Gilliss describes Maury’s actions as ‘sad conduct for a man of science’. |
| Extent | 4p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |