'Memorandum book from January 1 1797 to April 10 1801', 1797 - 1801
Scope and Contents
Notebook comprised mainly of remedies for scurvy, colds, vapours, sore feet, chilblains and various illnesses, with household hints and tips including recipes for the production of blue and black inks, tooth powder and an inhaler liquid for clearing blocked nasal passages. It also includes a note on the death of William Wales, notes on observations made, on his assistants, on visitors to Greenwich and on improvements to a reflector made by Dr Herschel.
Dates
- Creation: 1797 - 1801
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 volume(s) (1 volume (46 pp.)) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
WRO 1390/2H
Existence and Location of Copies
RGO.35/144
Finding aid date
2016-06-08 10:20:49+00:00
Subject
Repository Details
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