Yorke, Joseph Sydney, Sir, 1768 - 1831 (Knight, Admiral)
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Letter concerning H.C. Jennings, 1817-11-30
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 210-211
Scope and Contents
Letter from Sir [John] Osborn to Sir Joseph [Sydney York?] concerning a letter he had received from his paymaster who was working on the magnetic compass with 'that impudent fellow Jennings'. He requests that the letter be referred to the Board of Longitude.
Dates:
1817-11-30
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