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Letter concerning Edward Massey, 1815-05-30

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 135-136

Scope and Contents

Letter from [Sir Marc Isambard] Brunel of Chelsea to Captain Thomas Hurd recommending Massey's design improvements relevant to chronometers, which involved reducing the friction at the locks.

Dates

  • 1815-05-30

Creator

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Extent

2 folio(s) (2 ff.) : Paper

Language of Materials

English

Originator(s)

Brunel, Sir Marc Isambard

Original geographic information

Chelsea [origination]

Original geographic information

London [destination]

Finding aid date

2012-06-12 16:35:35+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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