Letter from David Kinnebrook, 1985
Scope and Contents
A photocopy of a letter from David Kinnebrook to his father, 28 July 1795, describing the annual visit of the Royal Society. The letter also contains details of rewards offered by Parliament for the discovery of longitude, a discussion of Nevil Maskelyne's view of a question in the Ladies' Diary, and an account of a meeting with some friends.
Dates
- Creation: 1985
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
3 page(s)
Language of Materials
English
Existence and Location of Originals
The original letter is catalogued at RGO 207/1: 44-45.
Finding aid date
2007-01-25 14:11:20+00:00
Subject
- Royal Society (Organization)
Repository Details
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