'Memorandum book from July 28th 1788 to July 30th 1791', 1788 - 1791
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
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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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
Subject
- Royal Observatory, Greenwich (Organization)
- Maskelyne, Margaret, 1785 - 1858 (daughter of Nevil Maskelyne) (Person)
Repository Details
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