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Papers regarding William Forder's chronometer improvements, 1810

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/23: 251-264

Scope and Contents

Four letters from Forder, with three copies of related letters sent by representatives of the Board of Longitude. Also, a plan by Forder for his improvement of timepieces.

Dates

  • 1810

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Extent

15 folio(s) (15 ff.) : Paper

Language of Materials

English

Originator(s)

Forder, William; Gilpin, George; Hurd, Thomas

Finding aid date

2011-11-28 14:29:36+00:00

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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