Naval Estimates, 1858 - 1860
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, 1857-1858, for the year commencing 1 April 1857 (fos 31-32).
Estimates, 1858-1859, for the year commencing 1 April 1858 (fos 132-133).
Estimates, 1859-1860, for the year commencing 1 April 1859 (fos 201-202).
A written estimate for painting the whole of the exterior of the Observatory buildings, the Dwelling House, etc., three times, 1860.
Dates
- 1858 - 1860
Conditions Governing Access
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Extent
1 volume(s) (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
M2/5
Finding aid date
2006-01-03 10:56:53+00:00
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository
Cambridge University Library
West Road
Cambridge CB3 9DR United Kingdom
Map Dept enquiries: maps@lib.cam.ac.uk
all other enquiries: mss@lib.cam.ac.uk