Letter from Francis Wadkin to Lord Keppel, 1782-07-19
Scope and Contents
Concerning his discovery 'that it is not 12 o'clock at one identical time in all latitudes on one meridian' and his invention of a method for using a telescope to determine longitude at sea. Wadkin also points out his poor financial situation and requests a reward. The letter was marked as undeserving of the Board's attention by Nevil Maskelyne.
Dates
- Creation: 1782-07-19
Creator
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Extent
2 folio(s) (2 ff.) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Original geographic information
Galway [origination]
Original geographic information
London [destination]
Finding aid date
2012-05-29 11:59:08+00:00
Subject
- Keppel, Augustus, 1725 - 1786 (Viscount Keppel Admiral) (Recipient, Person)
- Maskelyne, Nevil, 1732 - 1811 (astronomer and mathematician) (Person)
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