| RefNo | MS/257/4/69 |
| AltRefNo | Sa.1198 |
| Previous numbers | ES4/1/1198 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Copy of a letter from [John] Welsh, Kew Observatory to [John Peter] Gassiot |
| Date | 22 October 1856 |
| Description | Includes a copy of a letter from Edward Sabine to [Robert] FitzRoy in which he states he is sending a letter from Welsh regarding ‘the suspension of marine barometers’ and FitzRoy can show this to Washington if he wishes. Sabine informs FitzRoy that Gassiot conducted the experiment of suspending a barometer as per Welsh’s instructions with desirable results.
Letter from Welsh to Gassiot dated 21st October 1856 in which he describes his method of suspending a marine barometer. |
| Extent | 3p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA1680 | Welsh; John (1824 - 1859) | 1824 - 1859 |
| NA5190 | Gassiot; John Peter (1797 - 1877) | 1797 - 1877 |