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Copy of a letter from Thomas Hurd to William J. Titford, 1814-03-05

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 285

Scope and Contents

From the Item:

Concerning a chart for finding longitude and a method of finding longitude by two proportional quadrants. Includes a letter of recommendation from the passengers and crew of HMS York where Titford's chart for longitude was tested on a voyage to Jamaica in 1813, as well as latitude and longitude figures from a voyage of HMS Mary Ann to Jamaica in 1822.

Dates

  • Creation: 1814-03-05

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Management Group:

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Extent

1 folio(s) (1 folio) : Paper

Language of Materials

English

Originator(s)

Hurd, Thomas

Original geographic information

Kingston [destination]

Original geographic information

London [origination]

Finding aid date

2012-10-15 17:20:52+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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