Notes on a trial of Thomas Cumming's chronometer at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, 1820-06-24 - 1820-11-01
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 363
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file:
Tables and notes on the rate of a chronometer by Thomas Cumming which was tested at the Royal Society and Royal Observatory, Greenwich; with three related letters from C.G. Briscoe and Cumming.
Dates
- Creation: 1820-06-24 - 1820-11-01
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
From the Management Group:
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Extent
1 folio(s) (1 folio) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Originator(s)
Taylor, J.G.
Finding aid date
2012-08-01 15:54:07+00:00
Subject
- Royal Observatory, Greenwich (Organization)
- Cumming, Thomas, fl1820 - 1821 (horologist) (Person)
Repository Details
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