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RefNoMM/10/105
LevelItem
TitleMemorandum of a conversation with the Directors of the East India Company concerning Observers of the Transit of Venus of 6 June 1761, to be sent to St Helena, Bencoulen [Bengkulu, Sumatra, Indonesia], Madrass etc
Date2 July 1760
DescriptionRecord of a conversation with Mr Sullivan (Chairman) Mr Rous (Deputy Chairman) Mr Boyd (late Deputy Chariman), Mr Christoper Burrow and Mr George Amyard (Directors) concerning the times and places of observing the Transit of Venus on 6 June 1761 and the assistance and encouragement to be expected from the Directors of the East India Company.

Note: Several other Directors, not present at this particular Conversation, expressed to me their Readiness and Inclination to give us all the encouragement and assistance in their power.
Extent3 sheets
PhysicalDescriptionPaper, ink
AccessStatusOpen
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