Letter from Benjamin Dawes to Nevil Maskelyne, 1789-07-20
Scope and Contents
Concerning a petition to compensate his son William Dawes for the work he had done as Engineer and Officer of Artillery in New South Wales, and a petition for leave of absence for him.
Dates
- Creation: 1789-07-20
Creator
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Extent
2 folio(s) (2 ff.) : 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 15:48:11+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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