From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 June 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.96
Summary:
Gentleman from Holland, sent by his King, has arrived and is eager to learn about and set up a magnetic observatory in Holland and two or three more in the Dutch colonies. Is excited about the possibility of a South American station. Believes it possible that in a few years there will be maps of all the oceans.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project