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Letter from Mr Williams to Sir Philip Stephens, 1806-04-23 - 1806-08-25

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 545-546a

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

Conditions Governing Access

From the Management Group:

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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

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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