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Maskelyne, Nevil, 1732 - 1811 (astronomer and mathematician)

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Rough notes on the workings of Mr Harrison's time-keeper, 1765

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 4/152: 1-3
Scope and Contents

These include queries made by Maskelyne to John Harrison, with notes on Harrison's replies. The notes were numbered by Maskelyne for subsequent reordering.

Dates: 1765
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