Letter from Mr Williams to Sir Philip Stephens, 1806-04-23 - 1806-08-25
Scope and Contents
Pointing out various methods of determining longitude based on observations of lunar motion and of the orbit of Venus, before concluding that 'Doubtless, timekeepers are best'. The letter is preceded by a cover note from Stephens to George Gilpin.
Dates
- Creation: 1806-04-23 - 1806-08-25
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
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Extent
2 folio(s) (2 ff.) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Originator(s)
Mr Williams; Stephens, Philip
Original geographic information
London [destination]
Original geographic information
Tenby [origination]
Finding aid date
2012-05-30 15:21:55+00:00
Subject
- Stephens, Philip, Sir, 1725 - 1809 (1st Baronet and Secretary to the Admiralty) (Recipient, Person)
Repository Details
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