W. Turner's account book & diary of a voyage to India, 1764-05-26 - 1765-04-17
Scope and Contents
A brief account book and diary by W. Turner of a voyage to India, 1764-1765, referring to Nevil Maskelyne and Lord Clive (Turner sailed on board the Prince of Wales Indiaman and met both gentlemen while his ship was anchored in Table Bay). The account book also includes a brief note on the text.
Dates
- Creation: 1764-05-26 - 1765-04-17
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 volume(s) (1 volume (c.40 pp.) & 1 loose page) : Paper
1 page(s) (1 volume (c.40 pp.) & 1 loose page)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
WRO 1390/8
Originator(s)
Turner, W. (fl. 1764-1765)
Finding aid date
2016-06-13 09:43:54+00:00
Subject
Repository Details
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