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Mines; Inventions. A letter from Charles M Crombie regarding his invention of a new...
Catalogue reference: HO 45/5005
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- HO 45/5005
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1853 June 7
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Description (What the record is about)
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Mines; Inventions.
A letter from Charles M Crombie regarding his invention of a new safety Steam Operated Lantern to be used in the dangerous coal mines, where recent accidents have drawn public attention.
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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- Topics
- Research
- Coal
- Mining and quarrying
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Home Office: Registered Papers
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