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William Tuckett letter to Thomas Dick

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    Early Studies, ~56-57 (& Later)

    Manuscripts

    Articles, Correspondence, Technical Notes on topics of "Electrostatic Drag on a Satellite," "Non-symmetrical Distribution," "'Random Command' Guidance," "Optimum Staging," and "Problem of the lead ball in Earth orbit to use for gravity assist."

    mssHibbs

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    Los Angeles Times newspapers

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    Includes full-page letter from Norman Chandler, 1959; Otis Chandler named publisher, 1960; Pulitzer Prize edition, 1960; Midwinter magazines; coverage of John Glenn's earth orbit flight, 1962.

    mssLAT

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    William Blackstone letter to Thomas Townshend

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    Letter is addressed to "Sir" but the recipient is presumed to be Thomas Townshend, Viscount Sydney.

    mssHM 19924

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    J.D. (James Donald) Cameron letter to Henry J. Gensler

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    In this letter Cameron discusses a bill that he was supposed to have received from Gensler. He also asks Gensler to pay two bills for him. The letter is written on letterhead of the Sierra Madre Villa Hotel.

    mssHM 68331

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    Sir Edward Sabine letter to John Wilson Croker

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    In this letter, written from London, Sabine talks about his voyage in 1821 and his measurements of the Earth (he seems to be sending Croker a copy of a paper on the subject). He mentions the island Spitsbergen (where he took measurements), Earth's meridian, equator, and the "figure of the Earth."

    mssHM 79887

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    James A. Garfield, Mentor, Ohio, letter to Richard Hawley :

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    Regarding the "Morey letter," a letter purportedly written by Garfield to supposed union representative Henry Lee Morey claiming to be in favor of Chinese immigration. The letter was publicized during the 1880 presidential election campaign; Garfield denied being the author. Item is mounted on a ledger page with newspaper clippings about Hawley on the reverse, November 1880.

    mssHM 30485