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Dollond, George, 1774 - 1852 (maker of optical and scientific instruments)

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Letter from Rev. Fearon Fallows to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-10-31

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 133-134
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Concerning books and papers received, tables sent out, and a meteorological journal; requesting a Dollond repeating altitude and azimuth circle; and reporting on his activities at the Cape, which included collecting mineral specimens on Table Mountain.

Dates: 1823-10-31
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