Record

RefNoMA/63/1
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Richard Harris, 6 Brand Street, Greenwich, to John David Roberton
CreatorHarris; Richard (1811-1845); British schoolmaster and computer at Greenwich Observatory
RecipientRoberton; John David (fl.1820s-1840s); British assistant secretary of the Royal Society
Date25 July 1843
DescriptionHe had promised to send a copy of the thermometrical register which appeared in the early numbers of the Sandwich Islands Gazette three or four months ago. He had fogotten that he had lent out the volume, and has had difficulty in getting it back, but he can now fulfill his engagement.

Endorsed [p.4]: '1836 Thermometrical Register at Honolulu, Sandwich Islands'.
Extent4p. [pp.2-3 blank]
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionOn paper
Dimensions185x116mm.
AccessStatusOpen
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