Papers relating to David Gill, 1870 - 1874
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and papers relating to Sir David Gill, including a booklist dated 15 March 1879; a list of fundamental star positions for 1875 written in German, of unknown origin; letters from Howard Grubb of Dublin, mostly of a personal nature; an incomplete copy of an address given to an organisation, with a list of recipients dated 20 April 1880; and correspondence regarding the harbour works at Port Elizabeth, which Gill became involved with against his will.
Dates
- Creation: 1870 - 1874
Creator
- From the Series: Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope (Organization)
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Extent
1 bundle(s) (1 bundle)
Language of Materials
English
German
Finding aid date
2006-08-07 11:29:22+00:00
Subject
Repository Details
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