Memoir of Thomas Drummond, R.E.,F.R.A.S., Under Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, 1835-1840 |
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Page 55
... present purpose I cannot refrain quoting here some extracts from this letter . In describing Colby's life in one surveying season , it describes the life which Drummond led for several seasons in " station - hunting " and the work of ...
... present purpose I cannot refrain quoting here some extracts from this letter . In describing Colby's life in one surveying season , it describes the life which Drummond led for several seasons in " station - hunting " and the work of ...
Page 73
... present . Prisms to analyse the rays , photometric contrivances to measure their intensity , and screens to cast shadows , were speedily in requisition , and the scene was one of extraordinary excitement . " It must have been a proud ...
... present . Prisms to analyse the rays , photometric contrivances to measure their intensity , and screens to cast shadows , were speedily in requisition , and the scene was one of extraordinary excitement . " It must have been a proud ...
Page 77
... present mo- ment , with a good peat fire . The weather at length improved , and Wednesday the 9th instant brought our exertions to a successful termination . The colonel , after making the neces- sary arrangements , took his departure ...
... present mo- ment , with a good peat fire . The weather at length improved , and Wednesday the 9th instant brought our exertions to a successful termination . The colonel , after making the neces- sary arrangements , took his departure ...
Page 99
... present , and in charge of the operation , in the season of 1827 ) is officially noticed only as having been once on the ground during the whole operations , extending from July 7 to November 18 . " It should be stated , " says Captain ...
... present , and in charge of the operation , in the season of 1827 ) is officially noticed only as having been once on the ground during the whole operations , extending from July 7 to November 18 . " It should be stated , " says Captain ...
Page 107
... present leading , and of some mistake at a country post - office , your lettter of the 28th ult . reached me only a few days ago . Not having a single paper or document of any kind to refer to , I must answer your questions about the ...
... present leading , and of some mistake at a country post - office , your lettter of the 28th ult . reached me only a few days ago . Not having a single paper or document of any kind to refer to , I must answer your questions about the ...
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