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RefNoMA/394/16
Previous numbersMA.394.12
LevelItem
TitleAbstract of longitudes and latitudes at various locations in Borneo, by Charles Morgan Elliot
CreatorElliot; Charles Morgan (1815-1852); British army officer and engineer
Dateno date [1842]
DescriptionSummary observations for three stations: Sarawak [Malaysia], Santor Diamond Mines, and the mouth of the Sepong river. With columns for: longitude east of Singapore, determined by chronometer; latitude by circumpolar [?] and meridianal altitudes; dip; variation; horizontal intensity by Hansteen's needles; horizontal intensity by Lloyd's needles; total horizontal intensity in English units; total intensity with Lloyd's needles.

Signed lower right [p.1]: 'C M Elliot Lieutt. Engrs. Superintt. Magc. Observatory'.
Extent2p. [p.2 blank]
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
Dimensions205x330mm.
AccessStatusOpen
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