Letter from Peter Burt to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1817-03-04
Scope and Contents
Stating that at a previous meeting Hurd had suggested that he would receive a greater award than (Edward) Massey for his invention of a sounding instrument. Burt points out that Massey had received compensation of £200 and £500, and expresses his desire that the Board consider this when making its decision.
Dates
- Creation: 1817-03-04
Creator
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Extent
2 folio(s) (2 ff.) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Originator(s)
Burt, Peter
Original geographic information
London [destination]
Original geographic information
London [origination]
Finding aid date
2012-06-15 10:50:25+00:00
Subject
- Hurd, Thomas, ?1747 - 1823 (Captain, hydrographer) (Recipient, Person)
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