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Correspondence on triangulation and geodesy, 1896 - 1900

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 15/118

Scope and Contents

Correspondence regarding Arc of Meridian work, triangulation and geodesy, divided into the following sections:

'Correspondence with Surveyor-General's Department Cape Town': letters relating to D. Gill's annual reports and the geodetic survey, 1898-1900.

'Completion of African Arc of Meridian': letters of 1898-1899, including D. Gill's application to the Royal Geographical Society for assistance in completing a geodetic survey of South Africa from South to North along the 30th Meridian.

'Proposed Survey of Lake Tanganyika': letters of 1898-1899, including a letter from G.H. Darwin to D. Gill regarding their cooperation on the survey.

'Bailey's Survey', 1896-1899.

'Triangulation of Egypt, 1896-1897.

'Requests for known Latitudes and Longitudes', 1897-1900.

'West African Longitudes', 1898-1899.

'Geodetic Survey of South Africa. Requests for copies of Dr Gill's Report', 1896-1900, including a copy of the report and reactions to it.

'Miscellaneous', 1887-1900, including copies of T. Maclear's requests to the Admiralty for financial assistance in carrying out Lacaille's Arc of Meridian, 1861; material on the erection of beacons on the south-west coast; requests for information from individuals; and survey work details.

















Dates

  • 1896 - 1900

Conditions Governing Access

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).

Extent

1 volume(s) (1 volume)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Some of the contents of the volume are in a delicate condition and should be handled with care.

Former / Other Reference

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Finding aid date

2006-08-07 11:32:34+00:00

Includes index.

Creator

Repository Details

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