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Letter from Joseph Forrest to Dr Thomas Young, 1827-11-21 - 1827-11

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 595-596

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

  • 1827-11-21 - 1827-11

Creator

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Extent

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

Language of Materials

English

Original geographic information

Cork [origination]

Original geographic information

London [destination]

Finding aid date

2012-05-31 12:18:14+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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