Letter and drawings sent from David Thomas to the Board of Longitude, 1821-04-03
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 583-586
Scope and Contents
Letter outlining Thomas' method of remedying the effects on pendulums and springs of the different degrees of gravity and different climates. It includes three explanatory drawings.
Dates
- Creation: 1821-04-03
Creator
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Extent
4 folio(s) (4 ff.) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Originator(s)
Thomas, David
Original geographic information
London [destination]
Original geographic information
London [origination]
Finding aid date
2012-05-31 11:43:01+00:00
Subject
- Board of Longitude (Recipient, Organization)
Repository Details
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