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J Scrope to Harrington see SP 36/48, f188
Catalogue reference: SP 36/46/187A
Date: 1738 Oct 25
J Scrope to Harrington see SP 36/48, f188
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Folios 81-84. Petitions. Inventions. Petitions addressed to the King for letters...
Catalogue reference: SP 36/17/81
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Folios 81-84. Petitions. Inventions. Petitions addressed to the King for letters patent under the Great Seal for the sole use and benefit from inventions for the term of 14 years. Inventor's name: Captain Robert Hamblin Nature of Invention: A new method for distinguishing of lights whereby one light (erected for the guidance of shipping) may be perfectly known for another, and consequently every ship's crew or single mariner be informed and know where they are or what coast they are off as well in the night as if it were day. Papers annexed: Petitioner's affidavit. Attorney-General's report, dated May 7.
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