| RefNo | MS/257/4/70 |
| AltRefNo | Sa.1199 |
| Previous numbers | ES4/1/1199 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Copy of a letter from Edward Sabine, 13 Ashley Place to [Antonio] Secchi |
| Date | 13 October 1857 |
| Description | Sabine is pleased to hear Secchi has obtained a ‘promise of the necessary funds for magnetic instruments’. Refers to Rome’s observatory. Includes a ‘scheme of instrumental equipment’ for Secchi’s approval. Discusses a dip circle, unifilar, bifilar, balance magnetometer, declination, horizontal, vertical, and total force, and inclination, including prices for the instruments. |
| Extent | 2p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |