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Heywood, Peter, 1773 - 1831 (naval officer)

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Letter from Captain Heywood to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-02-07

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 219-219a
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Concerning the retirement of astronomer Carl Rumker from the Parramatta Observatory, and seeking the approbation of the Board of Longitude in the hope of reinstating him.

Dates: 1823-02-07
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