From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 June 1844]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0520.3; Reel 1093
Summary:
Colonial governor at Ceylon will grant £150 annually for operation of magnetic observatory at Colombo, directed by Royal Artillery officers already there, if [R.S.L.] will supply instruments. Proposes seeking money for instruments from Wollaston Fund.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project