Papers of and concerning Charles Grant, Vicomte de Vaux, on maritime subjects., 1792-1806, undated.
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows. (i) 'Nouveaux moyens de trouver la longitude en mer' by Charles Grant, undated. (Folio 1.) The paper is watermarked 1798. This is a fair copy of the introduction to a work planned in four chapters. (ii) 'Introduction à de nouvelles cartes des quartre [sic] parties du monde' by Charles Grant, after 1801. (Folio 21.) (iii) Reports on clocks and watches for maritime use, 1793. (Folio 29.) (iv) Two fair copies of 'Moyens simples pour trouver la longitude en mer' by Charles Grant, 1806. (Folio 33.)
Dates
- Creation: 1792-1806, undated.
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Extent
85 Leaves ; Folio and under.
Language of Materials
From the Series: Undetermined
Arrangement
iv + 81 folios.
Custodial History
The manuscript was formerly in the library of Sir Thomas Phillipps.
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