Letter: 1845 July 7, Makerstoun, Kelso, to David Laing / Thomas Makdougall Brisbane. 1845.

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Letter: 1845 July 7, Makerstoun, Kelso, to David Laing / Thomas Makdougall Brisbane. 1845.

Discusses his financial contribution toward a Bannatyne publication.

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Brisbane, Thomas, Sir, 1773-1860

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Astronomer and patron of science. Brisbane, a respected and successful soldier, was Governor of New South Wales (NSW), Australia 1821-1825. During this period he furthered his astronomical studies, built an observatory at Parramatta and made the first extensive observations of the southern stars since Lacaille in 1751-1752. From the description of Letters, 1825-1830. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155006054 From the description of Papers, ca. 1812-1858. (Unknown). WorldCat r...

Bannatyne Club (Edinburgh, Scotland)

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