Letter from James Peck to the Board of Longitude, 1822-04-04
Scope and Contents
Acknowledging receipt of a letter from the Board stating that his previous proposal was 'wholly inadmissible'. Peck enquires about submitting a new proposal relating to a discovery which he and his father Thomas had made of 'a true arch that shall measure no more than its diameter'.
Dates
- Creation: 1822-04-04
Creator
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Extent
2 folio(s) (2 ff.) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Originator(s)
Peck, James
Original geographic information
London [destination]
Original geographic information
Marylebone [origination]
Finding aid date
2012-05-25 14:46:32+00:00
Subject
- Board of Longitude (Recipient, Organization)
- Peck, Thomas, fl1818 (petitioner to the Board of Longitude) (Person)
Geographic
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