| RefNo | MS/257/4/207 |
| AltRefNo | Sa.1346 |
| Previous numbers | ES4/15/1346 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter Charles Smallwood, Isle Jesus, Canada to Edward Sabine, London |
| Date | 7 March 1861 |
| Description | Smallwood thanks Sabine for his help in obtaining a chronometer. Smallwood is ‘happy to accept’ the declinometer offered by Sabine. Smallwood was unable to provide Sabine with a ‘report of observations’, however, informs he is now a ‘master of the instruments’. Describes taking observations of the magnetic dip, deflection, and declinometer. Smallwood is currently preparing a report for the House of Assembly ‘showing the work, expenditure’ and to ask for further assistance in payment of instruments. Refers to the electromagnetic state of the atmosphere. |
| Extent | 4p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |