Letter. 1842.

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Letter. 1842.

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A.L.S. (1842 Dec. 6, Edinburgh) to Nasmyth concerning the need for precise "observatory instruments," "Mr. Gambey's dividing apparatus, " Nasmyth's "thunderbolt hammer, " and three of Robison's own inventions: a new method of screw cutting, a "smooth half round file, " and "gas blow pipes" for lighting.

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Robison, John, Sir, 1778-1843.

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Nasmyth, James, 1808-1890

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James Nasmyth, writer in Edinburgh. From the guide to the Diary of James Nasmyth, 1688-1704, 1688-1704, (University of St Andrews) Title: 3rd Baronet British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001297.0x000229 British inventor. From the description of Letter, 1861 December 17 : Penshurst, Kent. (Washington State University). WorldCat record id: 29852926 ...

Dibner, Bern.

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