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AltRefNoBLA.P.53-53.a
LevelItem
TitleLetter from C J Phipps, Mulgrave Hall to Charles Blagden, King's Road, London
Date31 October 1783
DescriptionHopes Blagden has received the account of a meteor he sent via Sir Joseph Banks. Has made further enquires at York and Scarborough. Does not intend to come to Town, asks Blagden to look after his house [in London] and to send his portable barometer and asks him to order a stationary barometer for him. Asks Blagden to call at Elmsleys concerning books to be sent. Discusses improvements to his house, relating to water supply. Asks to be remembered to Mr Curtis.
Extent2 sheets
FormatManuscript
AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA2654Phipps; Constantine John (1744 - 1792); Baron Mulgrave1744 - 1792
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