| Reference number | MM/10/111 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Estimate by Nevil Maskelyne of the probable expense of journey to and staying at St Helena to observe the Transit of Venus of 1761 |
| Date | 5 August 1760 |
| Description | Estimate of expences for a years residence at St Helena, and for the voyage going and returning. Includes 6 shillings per day for one year, Liquers at 5 pence per day for a year, washing at 9 pence per day, other incidental expences at 18 pence per day. Total amount £291 16s 3d.
In Maskelyne's hand. |
| Extent | 1 sheet |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Paper, ink |
| Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA5553 | Maskelyne; Nevil (1732 - 1811) | 1732 - 1811 |