| RefNo | MS/257/2/100 |
| AltRefNo | Sa.482 |
| Previous numbers | ES2/13/482 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Charles Morgan Elliot, Singapore to [Edward Sabine] |
| Date | 14 March 1842 |
| Description | Elliot discusses Sabine’s letter to [John Theophilus] Boileau regarding a magnetic survey and suggests a recommendation from The Royal Society would have the desired effect. Refers to the ‘appointment’ of a magnetic survey of the seas. Reference to magnetic instruments and discussion regarding number of assistants and apprentices at different Indian observatories. Requirements of conducting a survey. Elliot refers to portable instruments, fixed instruments in an observatory and the ‘magnetic condition of the magnet’. Refers to the Simla observations. |
| Extent | 8p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper.
This letter has cross writing. |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA2915 | Elliot; Charles Morgan (1815 - 1852) | 1815 - 1852 |
| NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |