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RefNoMS/597/2/39
Previous numbersMS 598 page 39
LevelItem
TitleTable and letter from Dr N Bliss to John Canton
Date21 August 1762
DescriptionA Table for converting Ninetysixth Parts of the Quadrant and their Subdivisions into Degrees,Minutes, and Seconds. Compiled by Dr Bliss

Letter form Dr N Bliss to John Canton
'Mr Nairn just now tells me that you are desirous of taking a Ride to the Observatory; I am going thither this afternoon at 5 O'clock from Batsons Coffee House. I shall stay there till munday or tuesday morning & shall be glad to see you there as will Mr Reach in whose Post Chaise I go'
FormatManuscript
AccessStatusOpen
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