Joseph Jérôme Le Français de Lalande letter to Mme. Dupiery, 1794 November 22
Scope and Contents
Letter from Lalande to Mme. Dupiery on 22 November, 1794. Lalande begins by asking Mme. Dupiery to make reparations for his return journey to Paris. Lalande makes a significant discovery by clearly spoting a shadow on the moon. With this discovery along with other discoveries, he will compile another volume to add to his History of Astronomy.
Dates
- 1794 November 22
Conditions Governing Access
Open for public research.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Joseph Jérôme Le Français de Lalande letters must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Extent
1 sheet (1 page) ; 19 x 12 cm
Language of Materials
French
General
Holograph, unsigned.
General
Item is enclosed in a separate wrapper. The wrapper includes a brief summation detailing the enclosed letter.
General
Date on item is 5 Frimaire l'an 3, which is dated in accordance with the French Revolutionary calendar.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
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Brigham Young University
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