Board of Longitude
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Found in 388 Collections and/or Records:
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A plan for rendering the motion of the chronometer more equable and uniform, 1814
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 296-298
Scope and Contents
Submitted to the Board of Longitude by Robert Gillespie.
Dates:
1814
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Account book for computers and comparers, 1766 - 1811
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 4/325
Scope and Contents
'Accounts with the computers and comparers of the Nautical Almanac.' The accounts include monies received from the Board of Longitude, 1766-1792, and money paid out to computers and comparers for work on the 'Nautical Almanac': George Witchell, 1766-1768; Israel Lyons, 1766-1769; John Mapson, 1766-1782; William Wales, 1766-1788; Rev. Malachy Hitchins, 1768-1808; Charles Barton, 1766-1775; Reuben Robbins, 1768-1778; Joseph Keech, 1768-1778; Henry Andrews, 1769-1810; Rev. John Edwards,...
Dates:
1766 - 1811
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Accounts of the Board of Longitude, 1982-11-04
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 35/179
Scope and Contents
A microfilm of parliamentary return for 'Sums expended on account of Board of Longitude 1781 to 1819', including 'Letters on the subject of the Longitude'.
Dates:
1982-11-04
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Anonymous essay, 1700 - 1850
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 606-611
Scope and Contents
Essay outlining ideas on how the earth is organised 'by a constant circulation of a principle of vitality'.
Dates:
1700 - 1850
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Anonymous letter to the Board of Longitude, 1827-06-09
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/36: 116-117
Scope and Contents
Enclosing the proposals for longitude at [RGO 14/36: 118-120].
Dates:
1827-06-09
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Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives
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Papers of the Board of Longitude
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Correspondence regarding methods of establishing longitude by Jupiter's satellites, the planets and fixed stars
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Proposal on determining longitude by the eclipses of Jupiter's satellites
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Application from James Stoat for a post in New South Wales, 1818-02-13
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/12: 428-430
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Miscellaneous petitions and memorials making requests of the Board of Longitude.
Dates:
1818-02-13
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Chronometer regulations, 1833 - 1844
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/574
Scope and Contents
Regulations regarding the loan and rating of chronometers. The volume includes a report of a committee of the Board of Longitude on this subject; regulations on accounts; publication of different chronometer ratings; and details of E.J. Dent's patent for improvements in chronometers and other timekeepers, with plans and drawings. The correspondents are J. Barrow, F. Beaufort, C. Wood, R. Sheepshanks, F. Molyneux and C. Frodsham.
Dates:
1833 - 1844
Conditions Governing Access:
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Copy of a letter from John Barrow, 1821-12-11
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 106
Scope and Contents
Forwarding a letter from Fearon Fallows at Cape Town to the Board of Longitude.
Dates:
1821-12-11
Conditions Governing Access:
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Copy of a letter from John Roger Arnold to the Board of Longitude, 1809-02-18
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/25: 105
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The first part of collection is comprised of papers concerning the internal affairs of the Board of Longitude, including the granting of awards, accounts, minutes, committee papers, petitions and memorials, the loan of instruments, publications and the payment of staff. These are followed by a wide range of papers relating to the Board's work, concerning clocks, chronometers and other instruments; longitude and latitude; magnetic variation; schemes and inventions; tables; pendulum...
Dates:
1809-02-18
Conditions Governing Access:
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Copy of a letter from Joseph Shee of Seville to his son Joseph Shee (Junior) in Gibraltar, 1813-10-02 - 1813-10-06
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 445
Scope and Contents
Concerning his invention of an instrument for the discovery of 'the fixed point' of both latitude and longitude. The letter includes a petition which he asks Joseph to send on, requesting from the Government 'every privilege reserved to English meritorious subjects'. It also includes details of the instrument known as 'Shee's machine' or 'the instrument of fixed point' and establishes Shee as its inventor.
Dates:
1813-10-02 - 1813-10-06
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Copy of a letter from the Board of Longitude to William Forder, 1810-06-09
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/23: 253
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Four letters from Forder, with three copies of related letters sent by representatives of the Board of Longitude. Also, a plan by Forder for his improvement of timepieces.
Dates:
1810-06-09
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Copy of a letter to James Preston from [Thomas Young?], 1824-02-01
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/34: 135
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Three letters and a proposal.
Dates:
1824-02-01
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives
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Papers of the Board of Longitude
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Correspondence regarding methods of establishing longitude by lunar methods other than lunar distances
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James Preston on finding the longitude by the distance of the moon from the meridian
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Copy of a reply to David Kirkpatrick concerning his nautical improvements, 1821-08-17
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/44: 209
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Letters relating to Kirkpatrick's new nonius for quadrants and an instrument to show the true distance in a lunar observation.
Dates:
1821-08-17
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Copy of minutes of the Board of Longitude, 1811-03-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/68: 39-40
Scope and Contents
Concerning Matthew Flinders' request that the whole of the astronomical observations from the voyage of HMS Investigator be recalculated.
Dates:
1811-03-07
Conditions Governing Access:
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Correspondence, 1771 - 1811
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 4/314
Scope and Contents
Various notes and letters.1. Letter from A. Sheppard, 12 February 1771, giving the dates of commencement of university terms.2. A balance of payments, 30 October 1810.3. Account between Maskelyne and the Board of Longitude, 6 October 1810.4. Note for Mrs Edwards, a comparer, relating to some observations.5. Dates on which pieces for the 1816 'Nautical Almanac' were received from the computers, 1810-1811.6. A letter to John Crosley, 15 October...
Dates:
1771 - 1811
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Correspondence on chronometers, 1920 - 1946
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 7/89
Scope and Contents
Correspondence between the Hydrographer of the Navy, Sir Frank Dyson and Lieutenant-Commander R.T. Gould on the following subjects:1. The Astronomer Royal's permission for Gould to see the Board of Longitude papers.2. The preparation of Gould's book 'The Marine Chronometer'.3. The cleaning and repair of Harrison 1, 2, 3 and 4 by Gould, including a list of notebooks and papers relating to the Harrison chronometers which Gould presented to the National Maritime...
Dates:
1920 - 1946
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Correspondence on the Cape Observatory and Survey, 1855 - 1870
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 15/95
Scope and Contents
A set of correspondence entitled 'Cape Observatory and Survey 1855 to 1870 July', divided into eight sections:General correspondence and papers regarding the Cape Observatory and Cape Survey, 9 April 1855 - 20 July 1870, comprised largely of correspondence between T. Maclear and G.B. Airy. There are letters regarding Encke's Comet; general reports on Observatory business; letters on the Cape Survey; a printed copy of 'Observations of Zenith Distances with the Transit Circle, 1855';...
Dates:
1855 - 1870
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Deductions from Bliss and Green's observations, 1762 - 1804
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 3/43/3
Scope and Contents
Mean time of the Moon's passage, with latitude and longitude, 30 August 1762 - 2 March 1765; apparent right ascensions of the planets, 29 August 1762 - 2 March 1765; and the daily rate of the transit clock, 27 August 1762 - 2 March 1765. There are also minutes of the Board of Longitude, 1 March 1804, relating to the publication of these observations.
Dates:
1762 - 1804
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Diary of 'Nautical Almanac' work, 1767 - 1817
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 4/324
Scope and Contents
A diary of work performed on the 'Nautical Almanac' and arrangements for its compilation and publication.
Dates:
1767 - 1817
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Draft of a letter from the Board of Longitude to Henry Browse, 1813
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 315-316
Scope and Contents
Outlining the Board's objections to his machine for ascertaining longitude by the ship's distance.
Dates:
1813
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives
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Papers of the Board of Longitude
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Correspondence regarding methods and instruments used to establish longitude and the use of chronometers at sea
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Henry Browse's machine to measure longitude by means of the distance sailed
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Drawing by Thomas Johnstone, 1808-03-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 300
Scope and Contents
Drawing of an instrument for ascertaining longitude at sea by observing the pointers of the Great Bear. Sent from Millton by Dumbarton.
Dates:
1808-03-03
Conditions Governing Access:
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Drawings of globe instruments from Edward Chafe, 1785-02-19
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/39: 39-40
Scope and Contents
Two drawings of globe instruments for taking the latitude of the sun and stars, and for finding the longitude. One is made from three overlaid sheets which can be rotated.
Dates:
1785-02-19
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Duplicate of a letter from John McGhie to the Board of Longitude, 1813-10-10
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 275-276
Scope and Contents
For another copy of this letter, see [RGO 14/38: 270].
Dates:
1813-10-10
Conditions Governing Access:
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Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives
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Papers of the Board of Longitude
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Correspondence regarding methods and instruments used to establish longitude and the use of chronometers at sea
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John McGhie's instrument for finding the longitude by the passing of the sun over the meridian
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Essay chapter in which Joseph Shee criticises the Board of Longitude, 1818
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 465-471
Scope and Contents
The chapter is entitled ‘Of epochs and of the opposition made to them by such people as enjoy the title of Astronomers, when no Astronomy can be had out of them’. Shee is critical of the Board of Longitude and of their reception of his work, asking, for example, ‘Pray, who has authorised you to govern the Celestial Bodies’ [RGO 14/40: 466r] and comparing his own treatment by the Board to the ‘inhumane’ treatment received by Copernicus [RGO 14/40: 468r]. Marked ‘51’, the essay is numbered...
Dates:
1818
Conditions Governing Access:
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Essay chapter in which Joseph Shee criticises the Board of Longitude, 1818
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 471-478
Scope and Contents
Shee outlines his encounters with the Board of Longitude from October 1816 and their treatment of him, which caused him to ask for the return of his papers despite being offered funds to continue with his work. He also discusses Harrison’s lunar observations and says that he had discovered that the lunar tables were founded upon an erroneous supposition which meant that longitude could not be determined by them [RGO 14/40: 474]. He refers to himself as ‘the only true longitude discoverer...
Dates:
1818
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