Correspondence on chronometers, 1861 - 1863
Scope and Contents
Correspondence with, mainly, chronometer makers and the Admiralty concerning the testing of chronometers at the Royal Observatory and the purchase of chronometers by the Admiralty. There are also papers on the printing of the chronometer rates and a printed circular from 'The Horological Journal' to its readers containing a letter on 'rating chronometers on trial at Greenwich'.
Dates
- Creation: 1861 - 1863
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
J1/28
Finding aid date
2006-01-06 11:51:03+00:00
Subject
- Admiralty (Organization)
Repository Details
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