Papers. 1847-1855.

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Papers. 1847-1855.

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Correspondence between Admiral Philip P. King, John Williams of the Royal Astronomical Society and John Lee, F.R.S. relating to the operation of the Parramatta Observatory. Also, press cuttings concerning the Observatory. In 1847 King was appointed to a Board of Examination of the Observatory -" ... we found them [the books and instruments] correct, as for that all were in their places - but- as to condition, it was truly lamentable to see such fine instruments so much injured. I hope that some active person will be appointed ..." In 1849, Lee proposed that the Observatory be placed under the superintendence of Admiral King. There are also suggestions regarding the proposed new Observatory.

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Royal Astronomical Society

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Lee, John Doyle, 1818-1877

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Resident at Platt, near Manchester, Lancashire, England. From the description of Letter, 1763-1764. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122632585 ...

Williams, John Guilfoyle

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Union soldier, member of the 95th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers; from Philadelphia, Pa. From the description of Diary, 1865. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 154271041 From the description of Diary, 1865. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 20504656 John Williams was a storekeeper in Middletown (Pa.). From the description of Daybook and ledger, 1773-1774. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 154298281...

King, Philip Parker, 1793-1856

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Lieut. Phillip Parker King undertook a number of hydrographic surveying and charting voyages around Australia between 1817 and 1822 in H.M. Cutter Mermaid and H.M. Brig Bathurst. He returned from England and settled in New South Wales in 1832. From the description of Letter book, log book [manuscript]. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225791626 Phillip Parker King, the son of Governor Phillip Gidley King was born on Norfolk Island. He later settled in N.S.W. Robert...

Parramatta Observatory

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