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
- Creation: 1810
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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
Repository Details
Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository
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