RefNo | MS/257/3/248 |
AltRefNo | Sa.993 |
Previous numbers | ES3/61/993 |
Level | Item |
Title | Letter from John Phillips, York to Edward Sabine, Tortington, Arundel |
Date | 4 August 1837 |
Description | Refers to ‘the comparable observations’ of ‘dip and intensity in England under [Humphrey] Lloyd’s excellent direction’. Phillips discusses combining his ‘readings’ with others. Refers to a report presented at a meeting, ‘the utility of the [British] Association’, English charts of all British islands, and ‘progress of the magnetical scheme in Europe’. Phillips intends to give a paper on hourly variations and the dip at Liverpool. Phillip assures Sabine he ‘will gladly execute’ Sabine’s ‘commission at Liverpool’. |
Extent | 4p |
Format | Manuscript |
PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
Code | PersonName | Dates |
NA7560 | Phillips; John (1800 - 1874) | 1800 - 1874 |
NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |