Copy of a letter to Mr Carter requesting his attendance at the Royal Observatory for the opening of his chronometer, 1835-02-25
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/233: 62v/1
Scope and Contents
Mr Carter's chronometer was opened in the presence of witnesses, following allegations by Messrs. Dent and Eiffe that Carter had not performed the adjustments himself.
Dates
- 1835-02-25
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Extent
1 folio(s) (1 folio) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Finding aid date
2013-04-25 11:40:52+00:00
Creator
- From the Item: Pond, John, 1767 - 1836 (astronomer) (Person)
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