| RefNo | MS/119/2/8 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Humphrey Lloyd, Trinity College, Dublin to Charles James Buchanan Riddell |
| Date | 14 April 1840 |
| Description | Lloyd apologises that his previous letter sent with a box of apparatus was detained by the admiralty due to some mistake, and was only recently released. Discussion on the delays to building the [Toronto] observatory. Lloyd enquires when Riddell made the term observations, as his observations do not correspond with the correct day. Lloyd notes Captain [John Theophilus] Boileau's addition to the report [of the physical committee] entitled 'memorandum on the books'. Discussion on the method of placing three instruments, and Lloyd has sent Riddell a copy of his paper on the subject [not enclosed]. Lloyd mentions writing to Edward Sabine about the thermometer Riddell is using. |
| Extent | 4p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8252 | Lloyd; Humphrey (1800 - 1881) | 1800 - 1881 |
| NA7327 | Riddell; Charles James Buchanan (1817 - 1903) | 1817 - 1903 |