Letter from Joseph Forrest to Dr Thomas Young, 1827-12-05
Scope and Contents
In which Forrest outlines his previous communication with the Board and offers to make a globe which he could describe to them better than explaining his ideas in writing. He also mentions that he was a mechanic with no formal training in astronomy or mathematics.
Dates
- Creation: 1827-12-05
Creator
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Extent
1 folio(s) (1 folio) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Original geographic information
Cork [origination]
Original geographic information
London [destination]
Finding aid date
2012-05-31 12:16:14+00:00
Subject
- Young, Thomas, 1773 - 1829 (physician, physicist and egyptologist) (Recipient, Person)
Repository Details
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