Printed book by Andrew Mackay 'A collection of mathematical tables for use of students in universities and academies, ....' , published in 1804, plus a related letter.
Printed book entitled 'A collection of mathematical tables for use of students in universities and academies, for the practical navigator, geographer, and surveyor, for men of business &c.' by Andrew Mackay, published in 1804. Includes a letter from Admiral Gordon to Doctor Andrew Mackay, 1798 concerning the books publication.
Record Details
| Item reference: | MKY/11 |
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| Catalogue Section: | Personal collections |
| Level: | ITEM |
| Extent: | 1 volume |
| Date made: | 1798-1804 |
| Creator: | Mackay, Doctor Andrew (Astronomer), Ca.1760-1809 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
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- Mathematical instruments, n.d. (Manuscript) (MKY/2)
- Biographical sketch of Dr. Mackay, n.d. (Manuscript) (MKY/4)
- Volume concerning theory and practice of finding longtitude at sea or land with diagrams, many corrections and alterations, 1st edition, 1793. (Manuscript) (MKY/5)
- Volume concerning theory and practice of finding longitude at sea or land with diagrams, many corrections and alterations, 1st edition, 1793. (Manuscript) (MKY/6)
- Dr. Mackay's biographical papers, including certificates, testimonials, papers on the disputed Professorship election, appointment letter and letters to Mrs Mackay after 1809 (Manuscript) (MKY/7)
- Letters from Maskelyne, 1787-1805. (Manuscript) (MKY/8)
- Letters relating to Mackay's teaching activities and to his books, including testimonials to 'The Theory and Practice of Finding the Longitude', n.d. (Manuscript) (MKY/9)
- Printed book by Andrew Mackay 'A collection of mathematical tables for use of students in universities and academies, ....' , published in 1804, plus a related letter. (Manuscript) (MKY/11)