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'Memorandum book from July 28th 1788 to July 30th 1791', 1788 - 1791

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 218/2/6

Scope and Contents

Notebook containing remedies for colds, sore feet, spasms, etc., notes on his own health and the health of his daughter Margaret Maskelyne, on the duties of his household servants and domestic matters, on accounts including payments to assistants for work done, on observations made, directions for printing his observations, and notes on how to operate the shutter of the observing room, etc.

Dates

  • Creation: 1788 - 1791

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Management Group:

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Extent

1 volume(s) (1 volume (32 pp.)) : Paper

Language of Materials

English

Former / Other Reference

WRO 1390/2F

Existence and Location of Copies

RGO.35/142

Finding aid date

2016-06-07 16:56:46+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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