From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 June 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.94
Summary:
Tells of James Ross's broken instrument at the Cape and of efforts to send new equipment to him. Speaks of [Francis] Beaufort's magnetic observations at sea. Has looked for the memorial in the Athenaeum but does not believe it was published there. Does not know if Humphrey Lloyd is getting married.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project