| RefNo | MS/257/1/259 |
| AltRefNo | Sa.259 |
| Previous numbers | ES1/42/259 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from John Caldecott, Cairo to Edward Sabine, London |
| Date | 13 February 1841 |
| Description | Caldecott informs Sabine he has had the ‘pleasure’ of visiting the observatory established recently by ‘His Highness’ at [Cairo]. Discussion regarding magnetical observations. Describes the objective of the [Cairo] Observatory. Refers to making [magnetical] observations in the climate of Egypt. Reference to an expedition. Caldecott hopes to send Sabine the Cairo and Trevandrum [Thiruvananthapuram] at the same time. |
| Extent | 4p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA2446 | Caldecott; John (1800 - 1849) | 1800 - 1849 |
| NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |