Item 100 - Letter from George Airy

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Letter from George Airy

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  • 7 Apr. 1852 (Creation)

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3 pp.

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Royal Observatory Greenwich - GA had WW's 'Tide scheme' copied and sent to Francis Beaufort 'to ask if it required nautical corrections'. GA has just heard from Beaufort: 'I inclose it. Therefore I send the suggestions to the Secretary of the Admiralty today; and I refer him to you for further correspondence'.

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