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Illustrated letter from Dr Patrick Browne to the Board of longitude, 1782-09-04

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 501-502

Scope and Contents

Concerning 'the longitude discovered on mathematical principals and made clear and safely both by sea and land'. The letter outlines his proposed method of finding longitude and includes drawings. It was marked as undeserving of the Board's attention by Nevil Maskelyne.

Dates

  • Creation: 1782-09-04

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Management Group:

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Extent

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

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Fragile

Originator(s)

Browne, Dr Patrick

Original geographic information

Dublin [origination]

Original geographic information

London [destination]

Finding aid date

2012-05-29 15:36:39+00:00

Subject

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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