Cape Town
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
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Item
Letter from William Dawes to Nevil Maskelyne, 1788-04-23
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 277-280
Scope and Contents
Reporting on observations made in Rio de Janeiro and on meeting Colonel Gordon, Commandant of the troops at Cape Town and a keen astronomer. Dawes reports that he had arranged with Gordon for observations to be made at Cape Town of the comet which was expected the following year; he also lists Gordon's instruments and books to show his ability for the task.
Dates:
1788-04-23
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