| Description | Comprises:
List of questions posed by Galton regarding the reliability and efficacy of certain instruments required by the Royal Geographical Society, particularly the sextant;
Extract from the Report of the Kew Committee to the British Association Council, with the resolution to seek procurement of advanced scientific instruments;
Printed notice from the Royal Geographical Society offering a reward for the design or manufacture of a "Reflecting Instrument";
Letter from Sir Richard Collinson regarding the examination of reflecting instruments. Dated 20 February 1860.
Letters from Sir Edward Sabine requesting information from Galton about the instruments to be examined, the criteria for examinations, and the performance implied by a certificate, and suggesting an increase in the sum of prize money. |