Letter concerning chronometers for HMS Beagle under Commander Fitzroy, 1831-07-08
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 43
Scope and Contents
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates
- Creation: 1831-07-08
Creator
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Extent
1 folio(s) (1 folio) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Originator(s)
Beaufort, Francis
Original geographic information
Plymouth [subject]
Original geographic information
Portsmouth [subject]
Finding aid date
2013-03-25 15:47:38+00:00
Subject
- Earnshaw, Thomas, 1749 - 1829 (maker of watches and chronometers) (Person)
- Parkinson and Frodsham, chronometer, clock and watch makers (Organization)
- Fitzroy, Robert, 1805 - 1865 (hydrographer and meteorologist) (Person)
- HMS Beagle, brig-sloop (1820-1870) (Organization)
- Arnold and Son, watch and chronometer makers (Organization)
Geographic
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