From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.35
Summary:
Reports that the precept has been sent for putting the fixed magnetic observatories at St. Helena, the Cape, and Canada into execution, and that the instruments for three Indian observatories have been ordered. Writes that Humphrey Lloyd has made plans for the portable buildings and fixed stations. Discusses expenses of the observatories.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project