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Davidson, G, fl1819 (petitioner to the Board of Longitude)

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

 Item

Copy of a letter from Sir John Barrow to G. Davidson, 1819-06-29

Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 578
Scope and Contents

Informing Davidson that his letter outlining his ideas on longitude had been laid before the Lord Commissioners of the Admiralty and was now being referred to Dr Young.

Dates: 1819-06-29
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).
 Item

Cover letter from Sir John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1819-07-25

Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 577-577a
Scope and Contents

Originally enclosing a letter by G. Davidson for presentation before the Board of Longitude.

Dates: 1819-07-25
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).