Letters from Thomas and James Peck, 1818 - 1822
Scope and Contents
Three letters and a proposal sent by Thomas Peck and his son James, of Marylebone, concerning James' work on 'that Great Mystery of Longitude' and his discovery of 'a true arch that shall measure no more than its diameter'.
Dates
- Creation: 1818 - 1822
Creator
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Extent
8 folio(s) (8 ff.) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Originator(s)
Peck, Thomas and James
Original geographic information
London [destination]
Original geographic information
Marylebone [origination]
Finding aid date
2011-12-15 10:58:58+00:00
Subject
- Board of Longitude (Recipient, Organization)
Geographic
Repository Details
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