| RefNo | MS/426/1277 |
| AltRefNo | MS/426 p303 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Copy letter from Edward Sabine, President of the Royal Society, B H [Burlington House], to W G [William Govett] Romaine |
| Creator | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788-1883); Irish army officer and physicist |
| Recipient | Romaine; William Govett (1815-1893); British lawyer and civil servant |
| Date | 24 February 1869 |
| Description | Responding to Romaine's letter 'describing an opinion as to the efficiency of the protection against lightning provided in iron ships sheathed with wood and copper'. Sabine has communicated his queries to an appropriate Fellow [of the Royal Society], and inserts the explanation for the protective measures used.
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| Extent | 1p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |