Donkin, Bryan, 1768 - 1855 (inventor and engineer)
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Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
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Letter from Edward Troughton to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-04-19
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 195-196
Scope and Contents
Concerning estimates for a zenith micrometer for the Cape Observatory, parts of which were also being made by Dollond and Donkin.
Dates:
1820-04-19
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter from John Donkin to Edward Troughton, 1820-04-19
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 197
Scope and Contents
Concerning the frame for a zenith micrometer for the Cape Observatory. The letter was forwarded by Troughton with a note added.
Dates:
1820-04-19
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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