Testimonial for Nevil Maskelyne from the Royal Society, 1764 - 1765
Scope and Contents
The Rev. Nevil Maskelyne's testimonial from the Right Honourable Earl of Morton, President, and the principal members of the Royal Society, in favour of his abilities as a fit person to execute the office of his Majesty's Astronomer at Greenwich.
Dates
- Creation: 1764 - 1765
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
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Extent
2 page(s) (2 pp.) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Date information
DateText: circa; undated.
Finding aid date
2016-06-13 12:24:06+00:00
Subject
- Maskelyne, Nevil, 1732 - 1811 (astronomer and mathematician) (Person)
- Royal Observatory, Greenwich (Organization)
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