Papers of James Glaisher, 2000
Scope and Contents
Two sets of photocopies of two items relating to James Glaisher. The first item is Glaisher's letter of recommendation for John Roberts of Negretti and Zambra, dated Greenwich, 17 December 1853, 2 pages. The second item is a bill for a wedding breakfast, addressed to J. Roberts Esq., 10 February 1859, 2 pages, at the top of which is an engraving of the 'Sir Joseph Banks' Hotel, Zoological Garden, Botany'.
Dates
- Creation: 2000
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 envelope(s) (1 envelope)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented by M.G. Shirley, 21 March 2000.
Finding aid date
2007-01-30 14:16:09+00:00
Subject
Repository Details
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