Papers relating to Thomas Cumming's chronometer, 1819 - 1823
Sub-file
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 348-381
Scope and Contents
Tables and notes on the rate of a chronometer by Thomas Cumming which was tested at the Royal Society and Royal Observatory, Greenwich; with three related letters from C.G. Briscoe and Cumming.
Dates
- Creation: 1819 - 1823
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
From the Management Group:
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Extent
35 folio(s) (35 ff.) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Originator(s)
Cumming, Thomas; Taylor, J.G.; Briscoe, C.G.
Finding aid date
2011-11-28 14:34:50+00:00
Repository Details
Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository
Contact:
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Cambridge CB3 9DR United Kingdom
Map Dept enquiries: maps@lib.cam.ac.uk
all other enquiries: mss@lib.cam.ac.uk