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Reference numberMC/2/249
LevelItem
TitleLetter from David Brewster to John William Lubbock, 29 Eaton Place, Belgrave Square
Date15 April 1834
DescriptionRegarding his suggestion of adding a rock salt lens to a solar telescope.

[Forwarded to Donation Fund Committee, with a recommendation for funds granted on 11 May 1837.]
Extent4p
FormatManuscript
Access statusOpen
Related records in the catalogueCMP/1/78
CMB/42/6
Fellows associated with this archive
CodeNameDates
NA7010Lubbock; Sir; John William (1803 - 1865)1803 - 1865
NA7450Brewster; Sir; David (1781 - 1868); natural philosopher1781 - 1868
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