Woolwich, Feb. 24, 1853. Sir, With reference to the letter which you addressed to me on the 12th of February, in respect to Dr. Kane's Arctic Expedition, I must limit the suggestions.to."magnetic observations."

Recommends use of Kater's azimuth compass and Fox's apparatus for the inclination and force. Sent to Rear Admiral, Sir Francis Beaufort, K.C.B. For three other documents solicited by the British Admiralty to aid Dr. Kane in his search see Goodman #329-331. Located in Box #5.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Sabine, Edward, Sir, 1788-1883
Format: Text
Language:unknown
Published: London 1853
Subjects:
Broadsides
Broadside Class: Science
Broadside Division: Exploration and Travel
Broadside Subdivision:
Kane
Elisha Kent
1820-1857
Grinnell Expedition
Arctic regions
Compasses
Discovery & exploration
Arctic
Goodman
Online Access:https://diglib.amphilsoc.org/islandora/object/woolwich-feb-24-1853-sir-reference-letter-which-you-addressed-me-12th-february
Description
Summary:Recommends use of Kater's azimuth compass and Fox's apparatus for the inclination and force. Sent to Rear Admiral, Sir Francis Beaufort, K.C.B. For three other documents solicited by the British Admiralty to aid Dr. Kane in his search see Goodman #329-331. Located in Box #5.

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