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Note concerning William Dawes' manuscripts of astronomical observations made at Port Jackson and Rio de Janeiro, 1798

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/68: 87-88

Scope and Contents

From the Item:

Astronomical observations made on Flinders' voyage on HMS Investigator, with an extract from Flinders' memoir and a related letter [RGO 14/68: 70-83]. Also astronomical observations made by William Dawes, with a related note and letter [RGO 14/68: 84-90].

Dates

  • Creation: 1798

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Management Group:

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Extent

2 folio(s) (2 ff.) : Paper

Language of Materials

English

Date information

DateText: circa.

Originator(s)

Creator unknown

Original geographic information

Jackson, Port [subject]

Original geographic information

Rio de Janeiro [subject]

Finding aid date

2012-07-17 14:38:36+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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