Proposal from William Sabatier, 1795-09-06
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 425-428
Scope and Contents
Outlining Sabatier's theory for ascertaining longitude. A note on the final page reads 'This method is not deserving of the Board's attention', signed W[illiam] Wales.
Dates
- Creation: 1795-09-06
Creator
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Extent
4 folio(s) (4 ff.) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Finding aid date
2012-05-25 16:36:57+00:00
Subject
- Board of Longitude (Recipient, Organization)
- Wales, William, 1734 - 1798 (astronomer and mathematician) (Person)
Repository Details
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