| RGO Archives/RGO 14 contains: |
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| <-- See earlier |
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| 58 |
Log book of H.M.S. 'Resolution' |
| 59 |
Observations on H.M.S. 'Resolution' |
| 60 |
Journal of voyage to the South Seas |
| 61 |
Observations from Cook's voyage |
| 62 |
Observations on H.M.S. 'Daedalus'. |
| 63 |
Observations on H.M.S. 'Daedalus'. |
| 64 |
Log book of H.M.S. 'Investigator' |
| 65 |
Reduction of observations on H.M.S. 'Investigator'. |
| 66 |
Observations on voyages of discovery |
| 67 |
Observations on voyages of discovery |
| 68 |
Correspondence on observations |
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Papers of the Board of Longitude
| Title |
Correspondence on observations |
| Reference |
RGO 14/68
(former reference: Vol. LIV) |
| Covering Dates |
1787–1824 |
| Extent and Medium |
1 volume |
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| Content and context |
Correspondence and related papers regarding observations made during voyages of discovery, including letters from W. Wales concerning the publication of Cook's observations; a letter from G. Vancouver on reducing the observations he made during a voyage around the world; correspondence regarding Lieutenant S.W. Flinders's application for reward; correspondence regarding the recalculation of Captain M. Flinders' observations; papers relating to Flinders's voyage, with Dawes' observations; J. Crosley's observations and related papers; J. Inman's observations at Port Jackson, with related material; an Admiralty letter concerning the inability of P. Lacount to serve during Parry's arctic expedition; a letter from G. Fisher offering his services as astronomer to the expedition; and an enquiry from J. Brigg's regarding the transmission of astronomical calculations to Captain Parry. |
| Further information |
Indexed |
| Index Terms |
| Admiralty |
| Wales, William (1734-1798) astronomer and mathematician |
| Crosley, John (1762-1817) astronomer |
| Inman, James (1776-1859) mathematician and writer on navigation |
| Dawes, William (1762-1836) astronomer and colonial administrator |
| Cook, James (1728-1779) Captain, Royal Navy explorer |
| Vancouver, George (1758-1798) explorer |
| Flinders, Matthew (1774-1814) naval officer and hydrographer |
| Flinders, Samuel Ward (1782-1834) naval officer |
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