Letter from John Donkin to Edward Troughton, 1820-04-19
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 197
Scope and Contents
Concerning the frame for a zenith micrometer for the Cape Observatory. The letter was forwarded by Troughton with a note added.
Dates
- Creation: 1820-04-19
Creator
- Donkin, John, 1802 - 1854 (engineer) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 folio(s) (1 folio) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Originator(s)
Donkin, John
Original geographic information
Bermondsey [origination]
Original geographic information
London [destination]
Finding aid date
2012-11-20 16:10:50+00:00
Subject
- Troughton, Edward, 1753 - 1835 (scientific instrument maker) (Recipient, Person)
- Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope (Organization)
- Donkin, Bryan, 1768 - 1855 (inventor and engineer) (Person)
Geographic
Repository Details
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