Copy of a letter concerning problems supplying chronometers to HMS Valorous and for Dr Tiark's expedition, 1824-09-10
Scope and Contents
Copies of outgoing correspondence from Astronomer Royal, John Pond, and his assistant, Thomas Taylor, at the Royal Observatory. Some of the letters are addressed to chronometer makers. Note that correspondence to more than one person often appears on the same page.
Dates
- Creation: 1824-09-10
Creator
- From the Item: Pond, John, 1767 - 1836 (astronomer) (Person)
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Extent
2 folio(s) (2 ff.) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Finding aid date
2013-04-23 11:32:28+00:00
Subject
- Tiarks, Johann Ludwig, 1789 - 1837 (astronomer and surveyor) (Person)
- HMS Valorous, post ship (1816-1829) (Organization)
- Morrice, D & W, chronometer, clock and watchmakers (Organization)
- Grimaldi & Johnson, watch and chronometer makers (Organization)
- Finer & Nowland, watchmakers (Organization)
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