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Letter from Benjamin Dawes to Nevil Maskelyne, 1789-05-30

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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

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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