Letter from Benjamin Dawes to Nevil Maskelyne, 1791-02-01
Scope and Contents
Thanking him for his assistance regarding his son, William Dawes and assuring him that the books and instruments would be brought back from Sydney on HMS Gorgon, which had just departed from Spithead with supplies. Dawes also discusses the shortage of food and clothing at the settlement, and recounts William's list of rations at the settlement, noting how they were cut after the loss of the Sirius.
Dates
- Creation: 1791-02-01
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 17:02:35+00:00
Subject
- Maskelyne, Nevil, 1732 - 1811 (astronomer and mathematician) (Recipient, Person)
- Sydney Observatory (Organization)
- Dawes, William, 1762 - 1836 (astronomer and colonial administrator) (Person)
- HMS Sirius, merchantman (c 1780-1790) (Organization)
- HMS Gorgon (1785-1817) (Organization)
Geographic
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