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Heron, John, fl1797 - 1842 (chronometer maker)

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Letter accompanying a signed certifying statement, 1831-10-24

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 205-206
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The certifying statement asserts that John Heron is the maker and owner of chronometer No. 195 deposited at the Royal Observatory for the Competition Trial. Sent from John Heron to Thomas Taylor.

Dates: 1831-10-24
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