Letter from William Parkes to the Board of Longitude, 1800-02-28
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 536-539
Scope and Contents
Outlining his method of finding longitude by observing the positions of four constellations: Aries, Libra, Cancer and Capricorn.
Dates
- Creation: 1800-02-28
Creator
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Extent
4 folio(s) (4 ff.) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Originator(s)
Parkes, William
Original geographic information
London [destination]
Original geographic information
London [origination]
Finding aid date
2012-05-30 14:32:22+00:00
Subject
- Board of Longitude (Recipient, Organization)
Repository Details
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