Alexander Dalrymple autograph letter signed to George Chalmers, 25 August 1794
Alexander Dalrymple autograph letter signed to George Chalmers, 25 August 1794
About this item
Full title
Author / Creator
Date
1794
Call Numbers
DLMS 246
Record Identifier
Reference Code
Formats
Physical Description
Contents
1 folder of textual material (4 p.) - 22 cm.
Other Descriptions
Level of description
Fonds
Subjects
More information
Scope and Contents
Contents
Letter to George Chalmers, Scottish antiquary relating to an article and a catalogue of Dalrymple's brother's publications in the 'European magazine'
Alternative Titles
Full title
Alexander Dalrymple autograph letter signed to George Chalmers, 25 August 1794
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Creator
Notes
General note
Copy of portrait in the European Magazine of Dalrymple has been removed to the Pictures Collection
Description source
Information transferred from Dixson Manuscript Card Catalogue as part of the eRecords Project, 2011-2012.
Contextual Information
Source
Bequeathed by Sir William Dixson, 1952
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
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
DLMS 246
Record Identifier
9PQ8ox3n
Permalink
https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/9PQ8ox3n
Other Identifiers
Reference code
943298
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