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
- Creation: 1835-02-25
Creator
- From the Item: Pond, John, 1767 - 1836 (astronomer) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Extent
1 folio(s) (1 folio) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Finding aid date
2013-04-25 11:40:52+00:00
Subject
- Carter, John, fl1825 - 1840 (chronometer maker) (Recipient, Person)
- Dent, Edward John, 1790 - 1853 (chronometer maker) (Person)
- Eiffe, John Sweetman, 1880 (chronometer maker) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository
Contact:
Cambridge University Library
West Road
Cambridge CB3 9DR United Kingdom
Map Dept enquiries: maps@lib.cam.ac.uk
all other enquiries: mss@lib.cam.ac.uk
Cambridge University Library
West Road
Cambridge CB3 9DR United Kingdom
Map Dept enquiries: maps@lib.cam.ac.uk
all other enquiries: mss@lib.cam.ac.uk