| RefNo | MS/257/3/247 |
| AltRefNo | Sa.992 |
| Previous numbers | ES3/61/992 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from John Phillips, York to [James Clark] Ross |
| Date | 7 December 1835 |
| Description | Refers to the aurora. Phillips enquires about [Edward] Sabine’s paper and the Antarctic magnetism. Refers to ‘the probability of an Antarctic expedition for magnetic and other scientific objects’. References [Christopher] Hansteen’s theory [regarding the magnetic poles of the earth]. Phillips expresses happiness at the prospect of seeing Ross ‘safely’ home from the magnetic south pole. |
| Extent | 4p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA7560 | Phillips; John (1800 - 1874) | 1800 - 1874 |