Letter reporting on condition of a chronometer and cost of repair, 1831-11-05
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 209-209A
Scope and Contents
Sent from Thomas Porthouse to Thomas Taylor. Also includes a letter acknowledging a request for Mr Porthouse to attend the Royal Observatory.
Dates
- Creation: 1831-11-05
Creator
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Extent
2 folio(s) (2 ff.) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Originator(s)
Porthouse, Thomas
Original geographic information
Greenwich [destination]
Original geographic information
Poplar [origination]
Finding aid date
2013-04-16 15:01:51+00:00
Subject
- Taylor, Thomas J, 1772 (assistant at Royal Observatory) (Recipient, Person)
Repository Details
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