| RefNo | MS/591/2/3 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Copy letter from H T [Hartley Travers] Ferrar, Survey Department, Giza, Egypt, to [William Napier] Shaw |
| Creator | Ferrar; Hartley Travers (1879-1932); geologist and polar explorer |
| Recipient | Shaw; Sir; William Napier (1854-1945) |
| Date | 1 December 1908 |
| Description | Ferrar has received the reports 'Meteorology, Part I' and 'Physical Work' from the 'Discovery' Expedition. Ferrar notes that his meteorological observations from the Ferrar Glacier do not appear to have been published. A copy of these was sent to Captain [Robert Falcon] Scott, but may not have reached the Meteorological Office. Offers to send a copy if required. Also adds some context to his snow gauge readings, which had not been fully explained by Mr [William Henry] Dines in the report, and clarifies some aspects of his 'Nails driven into pond' experiment which demonstrated that the glacier was retreating. Ferrar also inquires about a sum of money that may be waiting for him at the Meteorological Office. |
| Extent | 3p |
| Format | Typescript copy |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA7142 | Shaw; Sir; William Napier (1854 - 1945); meteorologist | 1854 - 1945 |
| NA6243 | Dines; William Henry (1855 - 1927); meteorologist | 1855 - 1927 |