Letter from H.C. Jennings to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1818-03-08
Scope and Contents
Expressing his dissatisfaction and surprise that the Board of Longitude would not permit him to demonstrate the utility of his inventions. He accuses the Board and Admiralty of prejudice against him and of throwing every obstacle and difficulty in his way, and states his intention of bringing his discoveries before 'a Higher Tribunal'.
Dates
- Creation: 1818-03-08
Creator
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Extent
2 folio(s) (2 ff.) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Date information
DateText: year is inferred.
Originator(s)
Jennings, H.C.
Original geographic information
London [destination]
Original geographic information
London [origination]
Finding aid date
2012-06-11 14:44:02+00:00
Subject
- Hurd, Thomas, ?1747 - 1823 (Captain, hydrographer) (Recipient, Person)
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