Correspondence with Edward Troughton, 1820
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 192a-200a
Scope and Contents
Five letters concerning a zenith instrument for the Cape Observatory and the appointment of Troughton's young relative, James Fayrer, as assistant there.
Dates
- Creation: 1820
Creator
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Extent
10 folio(s) (10 ff.) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Originator(s)
Troughton, Edward
Original geographic information
Cape Town [subject]
Finding aid date
2011-12-17 13:14:42+00:00
Subject
- Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope (Organization)
- Fayrer, James, fl1820 (assistant at the Cape Observatory) (Person)
Repository Details
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