Letters, 1736 - 1739
Scope and Contents
A miscellaneous collection of letters.
1. Invitation from the Royal Society, 4 February 1736.
2. Letter from the Office of Ordnance stating the whereabouts of a parcel from Peru, 26 October 1739.
3. Notice that there is a package from Peru awaiting Dr Halley, 12 October 1739.
4. Letter from the Admiralty Office calling a meeting of the Judges of the Board of Longitude, 21 November 1739.
5. Letter from Philip Miller, of Chelsea, requesting the India Company bring back specimens of plants, 21 December 1739.
Dates
- Creation: 1736 - 1739
Creator
- From the Series: Halley, Edmond, 1656 - 1742 (astronomer) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 folder(s) (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
A1/127
Finding aid date
2005-10-31 13:52:25+00:00
Subject
- Royal Society (Organization)
- Ordnance Office (Organization)
- Admiralty (Organization)
- Board of Longitude (Organization)
- Miller, Philip, 1691 - 1771 (horticulturist) (Person)
Repository Details
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