TYERS, Charles J. July 18th 1857

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To the Editor of "Facts figures". [W.H. Archer, Melbourne]

(A.L.S. 3pp 33cm)

A criticism of an article by Ellery in Facts and figures, entitled "Stands Williamstown where it did?" which implies an error of 17" was made by Captain Stokes in measuring the meridian distance between Sydney and Melbourne.

Printed in Facts and figures, p20.

Endorsed (by Archer?) "...what are the respective heights of mountains in Victoria. Have they all been explored if so have the results ever been published.

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