Copy of a reply to David Kirkpatrick concerning his nautical improvements, 1821-08-17
Scope and Contents
Letters relating to Kirkpatrick's new nonius for quadrants and an instrument to show the true distance in a lunar observation.
Dates
- Creation: 1821-08-17
Creator
- Board of Longitude (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 folio(s) (1 folio) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Originator(s)
[Board of Longitude]
Original geographic information
Liverpool [destination]
Original geographic information
London [origination]
Finding aid date
2012-11-08 10:13:17+00:00
Subject
- Kirkpatrick, David, fl1812 - 1826 (petitioner to the Board of Longitude) (Recipient, Person)
Repository Details
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