Letter concerning a box chronometer which was to be sent to the Royal Observatory for trial, 1835-07-20
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 314
Scope and Contents
Sent by Francis Beaufort to Mr Taylor.
Dates
- Creation: 1835-07-20
Creator
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Extent
1 folio(s) (1 folio) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Originator(s)
Beaufort, Francis
Finding aid date
2013-04-18 17:19:52+00:00
Subject
- Taylor, Thomas J, 1772 (assistant at Royal Observatory) (Recipient, Person)
- Parkinson and Frodsham, chronometer, clock and watch makers (Organization)
- Royal Observatory, Greenwich (Organization)
Repository Details
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