Messrs. Parkinson and Frodsham on their manufacture of a chronometer sent out with Captain Parry, 1821
Scope and Contents
Four letters and a related statement from chronometer and watchmakers Parkinson and Frodsham, concerning their claim to have made the chronometer sent out with Captain Parry on his northern expedition, which had been reported as made by Molyneux. Also, a related letter from Sir Edward Sabine.
Dates
- Creation: 1821
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
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Extent
11 folio(s) (11 ff.) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Originator(s)
Parkinson, James; Frodsham Charles
Finding aid date
2011-11-28 14:35:06+00:00
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