| RefNo | MS/257/2/213 |
| AltRefNo | Sa.595 |
| Previous numbers | ES2/32/595 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from James Melville Gilliss, Washington, D. C. to Edward Sabine |
| Date | 7 January 1858 |
| Description | Refers to Professor [Alexander Dallas] Bache and his visit to Washington. Discussion regarding observations and a registering apparatus. Gilliss thanks Sabine for pointing out his mistakes regarding the dip circle. Refers to Captain [James Buchanan] Riddell’s magnetical instructions. Gilliss briefly refers to observations made in Russia. Discussion regarding the registering declinometer. |
| Extent | 5p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |