Event: Jefferson purchases mathematical apparatuses from John Troughton

Dates: 1786-03-27 - 1786-03-27

Short Description:
Jefferson goes to No. 136 Fleet Street to purchase mathematical instruments from John Troughton. He purchases a theodolite, a device used for surveying and engineering work. Also, TJ purchases a ring dial from Troughton. Jefferson bought these tools for improvements on Monticello.

Event Type:Commercial Transaction

Record created by Connor Booth
Connected People
Shuttleworth Henry
Connected Evidence
Memorandum Book