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Letter from Thomas Johnstone to Nevil Maskelyne, 1808-05-18

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 301-302

Scope and Contents

Concerning his proposed method of finding longitude by observing the pointers of the Great Bear. An annotation on the final page reads 'Ordered by the Board that no notice be taken of this letter'. Sent from Millton by Dumbarton.

Dates

  • Creation: 1808-05-18

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

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

Language of Materials

English

Original geographic information

Dumbarton [origination]

Original geographic information

Greenwich [destination]

Finding aid date

2012-05-21 14:16:09+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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