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Memorandum book for 1801-1806, 1801 - 1806

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 218/2/10

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

Conditions Governing Access

From the Management Group:

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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

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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