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Letter concerning H.C. Jennings, 1817-11-30

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 210-211

Scope and Contents

Letter from Sir [John] Osborn to Sir Joseph [Sydney York?] concerning a letter he had received from his paymaster who was working on the magnetic compass with 'that impudent fellow Jennings'. He requests that the letter be referred to the Board of Longitude.

Dates

  • Creation: 1817-11-30

Creator

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Extent

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

Language of Materials

English

Date information

DateText: year is inferred.

Originator(s)

Osborn, Sir John

Original geographic information

Brighton [origination]

Original geographic information

London [destination]

Finding aid date

2012-06-11 14:35:31+00:00

Repository Details

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