Letter from Edward Sabine [to the Board of Longitude], 1821-03-28
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 385
Scope and Contents
Concerning the claim by Parkinson and Frodsham to be the real makers of the chronometer sent out on Captain Parry's northern expedition.
Dates
- Creation: 1821-03-28
Creator
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Extent
1 folio(s) (1 folio) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Date information
DateText: year is inferred.
Originator(s)
Sabine, Sir Edward
Original geographic information
Arctic Ocean [subject]
Finding aid date
2012-08-02 09:38:07+00:00
Subject
- Board of Longitude (Recipient, Organization)
- Parkinson and Frodsham, chronometer, clock and watch makers (Organization)
- Parry, William Edward, Sir, 1790 - 1855 (Knight, naval officer and Arctic explorer) (Person)
- Molyneux, Robert, fl1815 - 1840 (horologist) (Person)
Geographic
Repository Details
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