From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1839?].
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.322
Summary:
Cabinet found R.S.L. recommendations unsatisfactory. Merchants are urging the value of good geographical and magnetic charts of southern ocean. Geographical Society is preparing a document. Wolverly Attwood, M.P., questioning ministers in Parliament on this matter.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project