Letter from the Earl of Suffolk authorising Nevil Maskelyne to take six weeks leave of absence from the Royal Observatory, 1777-07-17
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 218/3/25
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Set of documents relating to the Royal Observatory, wrapped in paper marked 'King's warrant of appointment to the Royal Observatory, appointment of visitors and sundry other papers relative to the Royal Observatory'.
Dates
- Creation: 1777-07-17
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
From the Management Group:
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Extent
2 page(s) (2 pp.) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Finding aid date
2016-06-14 11:24:12+00:00
Subject
- Maskelyne, Nevil, 1732 - 1811 (astronomer and mathematician) (Person)
- Royal Observatory, Greenwich (Organization)
Repository Details
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Cambridge CB3 9DR United Kingdom
Map Dept enquiries: maps@lib.cam.ac.uk
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