Perceval, Spencer, 1762 - 1812 (statesman)
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Letter from Edward Massey concerning new inventions, 1823-06-17
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 153-154
Scope and Contents
Letter to Dr Thomas Young proposing to present three new inventions to the Board: a marine thermometer, a watch beating Royal Seconds which would serve as a Journeyman Watch, and a watch with decimal seconds. Massey also mentions that he had previously received a reward of £200 by the Board of Longitude for his sounding machine, and a further premium of £500 from Mr Perceval.
Dates:
1823-06-17
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