Barrow, John, Sir, 1764 - 1848 (1st Baronet, Secretary of the Admiralty)
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Letter from John Barrow to the Admiralty Office, 1822
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/1: 226-228
Scope and Contents
The letter refers to the award of 100 guineas to Dr Franks for his work in determining the longitude of the island of Madeira.
Dates:
1822
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