Naval Estimates, 1854 - 1857
Scope and Contents
Estimates of Naval expenses for the next financial year, with related correspondence. The section relating to the Scientific Branch includes estimates for the Royal Observatory; Cape Observatory; Nautical Almanac; Hydrographical Department; Chronometers; Royal Naval College, Portsmouth; Compass Department; and Libraries and Museums.
Estimates, 1854, for the year commencing 1 April 1854, including the School of Mathematics and Naval Construction (fos 24-26).
Estimates, 1855, for the year commencing 1 April 1855 (fos 91-93).
Estimates, 1856, for the year commencing 1 April 1856 (fos 155-157).
Estimates, 1857, for the year commencing 1 April 1857 (fos 243-244).
Dates
- Creation: 1854 - 1857
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 volume(s) (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
M2/4
Finding aid date
2006-01-03 10:56:51+00:00
Subject
- Royal Naval College, Portsmouth (Organization)
- Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope (Organization)
- Royal Navy (Organization)
Repository Details
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