| RefNo | MM/7/21 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from James King, Serle Street, to the Board of Longitude |
| Date | 3 March 1781 |
| Description | Commenting on errors he perceived in a sextant designed by Jesse Ramsden, whilst voyaging with Captain James Cook on the 'Resolution' and 'Discovery'. |
| Extent | 2 sides |
| Format | Manuscript |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA3670 | King; James (1750 - 1784) | 1750 - 1784 |
| NA6963 | Ramsden; Jesse (1735 - 1800) | 1735 - 1800 |
| NA8183 | Cook; James (1728 - 1779) | 1728 - 1779 |