Copy of a letter from Thomas Hurd to William J. Titford, 1813-12-10
Scope and Contents
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: 1813-12-10
Creator
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Extent
1 folio(s) (1 folio) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Originator(s)
Hurd, Thomas
Original geographic information
London [origination]
Finding aid date
2012-10-15 17:23:49+00:00
Subject
- Titford, William Jowett, 1784 - 1823 (accountant and botanist) (Recipient, Person)
Repository Details
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