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ITEM — unspecified: Box 3, folder 23 Identifier: hsi00001

Correspondence, 1808-1863, 1808-1863 Digital

Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence related to the manufacture and sale of clocks and clock parts and chronometers by William Bond & Son, dated from 1808 to 1863. Correspondents include George P. Bond and Richard F. Bond, as well as American naval officer Charles Wilkes (1798-1877). Several letters are written from George P. Bond, while he was traveling in Europe, to his brother Richard F. Bond, regarding financial matters, meetings with fellow astronomers, and news regarding the American Civil War.

Dates

  • Creation: 1808-1863

Researcher Access

Appointment necessary to consult collection. Please contact chsi@fas.harvard.edu for further information.

Extent

5.5 linear feet (6 document boxes, 9 flat boxes, 4 portfolio folders)

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments, Harvard University Repository

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