Letter from Benjamin Dawes to Nevil Maskelyne, 1789-05-30
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 294
Scope and Contents
Concerning whether his son Lieutenant William Dawes should return to England with the marine corps or remain at Sydney to continue his work at the observatory.
Dates
- Creation: 1789-05-30
Creator
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Extent
1 folio(s) (1 folio) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Originator(s)
Dawes, Benjamin
Original geographic information
London [destination]
Original geographic information
Portsmouth [origination]
Original geographic information
Sydney [subject]
Finding aid date
2012-11-22 15:35:57+00:00
Subject
- Maskelyne, Nevil, 1732 - 1811 (astronomer and mathematician) (Recipient, Person)
- Sydney Observatory (Organization)
- Dawes, William, 1762 - 1836 (astronomer and colonial administrator) (Person)
Geographic
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