943298
- TitleAlexander Dalrymple autograph letter signed to George Chalmers, 25 August 1794
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- Call numberDLMS 246
- Level of descriptionfonds
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1794 - Type of material
- Reference code943298
- Physical Description1 folder of textual material (4 p.) - 22 cm.
- ADMINISTRATIVE/ BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY
Alexander Dalrymple, 1737-1808, hydrographer, born in Scotland, entered the service of the East India Company in 1752 and became hydrographer to the company in 1779. Dalrymple published numerous charts as well as works on the geographic discoveries in the Pacific Ocean. He was appointed hydrographer to the Admiralty in 1795 - Scope and ContentLetter to George Chalmers, Scottish antiquary relating to an article and a catalogue of Dalrymple's brother's publications in the 'European magazine'
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Information transferred from Dixson Manuscript Card Catalogue as part of the eRecords Project, 2011-2012. - General note
Copy of portrait in the European Magazine of Dalrymple has been removed to the Pictures Collection - Name
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