Memorandum book for 1801-1806, 1801 - 1806
Scope and Contents
Notebook comprised mainly of notes on the events of the day, appointments, remedies for colds and other ailments, household tips and expenses. Also includes notes on improving the lunar tables, on the rates of timekeepers, on his assistants, and notes on papers received from the Admiralty from Captain Matthew Flinders relative to the latitude, longitude and variation observed on the coast of New Holland or Australia.
Dates
- Creation: 1801 - 1806
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 volume(s) (1 volume (30 pp.)) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Notebook is missing its original front cover; back cover is detached
Former / Other Reference
WRO 1390/2J
Existence and Location of Copies
RGO.35/146
Finding aid date
2016-06-08 16:43:16+00:00
Subject
- Flinders, Matthew, 1774 - 1814 (naval officer and hydrographer) (Person)
- Royal Observatory, Greenwich (Organization)
Repository Details
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