Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope
Organization
Found in 60 Collections and/or Records:
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Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1826-11-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 70-71
Scope and Contents
Concerning the purchase of a telescope for the Cape Observatory.
Dates:
1826-11-07
Conditions Governing Access:
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Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1827-07-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 72-73
Scope and Contents
Concerning the payment of a bill from Mr Dollond for the transport of his telescope to the Cape Observatory.
Dates:
1827-07-07
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1827-11-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 75-75a
Scope and Contents
Concerning payment of freight costs for shipping instruments to the Cape Observatory.
Dates:
1827-11-07
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1828-06-06
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 76-76a
Scope and Contents
Concerning a letter from Fearon Fallows requesting stationary, copy books and copies of papers; see [RGO 14/48: 77].
Dates:
1828-06-06
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1828-09-22
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 78-78a
Scope and Contents
Concerning payment of Mr Dollond's bill for the transit instrument supplied to the Cape Observatory.
Dates:
1828-09-22
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-10-10
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 130
Scope and Contents
Concerning Fallows' catalogue of the principle fixed stars.
Dates:
1823-10-10
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Letter from John Croker to Dr Young, 1822-10-14
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 111
Scope and Contents
Concerning a letter from Fearon Fallows at the Cape Observatory.
Dates:
1822-10-14
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Letter from John Knowles to Dr Thomas Young, 1824-12-17
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 64-64a
Scope and Contents
Concerning the plans for the Cape Observatory and the appointment of an architect.
Dates:
1824-12-17
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Letter from John Wilson Croker to Dr Thomas Young, 1821-06-02
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 49-50
Scope and Contents
Concerning bills for instruments.
Dates:
1821-06-02
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Letter from Patrick Scully to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-08-08
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 189-191
Scope and Contents
Writing on behalf of Fearon Fallows who was ill, giving news of their activity at Cape Town, of the site of the new observatory, of the difficult conditions in which they had to work, and of the safe arrival of a telescope by Dollond.
Dates:
1822-08-08
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Letter from Rev. Fearon Fallows, 1827-04-20
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 156-157
Scope and Contents
Reporting on his activities at the Cape Observatory since 10 March 1827.
Dates:
1827-04-20
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter from Rev. Fearon Fallows to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-06-13
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 108-109
Scope and Contents
Concerning books and papers sent for the Cape Observatory, requesting a better clock, and giving news of the establishment of the observatory.
Dates:
1822-06-13
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Letter from Rev. Fearon Fallows to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-03-06
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 113-114
Scope and Contents
Reporting on his activities concerning the establishment of the Cape Observatory.
Dates:
1823-03-06
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Letter from Rev. Fearon Fallows to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-06-18
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 115-116
Scope and Contents
Concerning his catalogue [of fixed stars].
Dates:
1823-06-18
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter from Rev. Fearon Fallows to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-09-02
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 128-129
Scope and Contents
Concerning tables and a plan of the observatory and giving news.
Dates:
1823-09-02
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Letter from Rev. Fearon Fallows to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-10-10
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 131-132
Scope and Contents
Concerning a paper on eclipses, measurements of the height of Table Mountain, and his need for further instruments, and reporting on his activities and on the topography and geology of Cape Town.
Dates:
1823-10-10
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter from Rev. Fearon Fallows to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-10-31
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 133-134
Scope and Contents
Concerning books and papers received, tables sent out, and a meteorological journal; requesting a Dollond repeating altitude and azimuth circle; and reporting on his activities at the Cape, which included collecting mineral specimens on Table Mountain.
Dates:
1823-10-31
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter from Rev. Fearon Fallows to Dr Thomas Young, 1824-07-17
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 154-155
Scope and Contents
Informing him of the sudden departure of his assistant Mr Scully, who had left without giving notice after an incident of 'gross immoral conduct' with a young housemaid. Fallows requests that a suitably qualified person 'whose moral character is without stain or blemish' be sent as his replacement, and he recommends Mr Taylor of Greenwich for the position.
Dates:
1824-07-17
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter from Rev. Fearon Fallows to John Barrow, 1823-06-20
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 117-118
Scope and Contents
Concerning his first catalogue of the principle fixed stars.
Dates:
1823-06-20
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter from Rev. Fearon Fallows to John Barrow, 1823-09-01
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 127-127a
Scope and Contents
Concerning tables and a plan of the observatory and giving news.
Dates:
1823-09-01
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter from Rev. Fearon Fallows to John Barrow, 1824-04-04
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 149-150a
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing auxiliary tables; see [RGO 14/48: 151].
Dates:
1824-04-04
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter from Rev. Fearon Fallows to John Barrow, 1827-05-10
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 158-161
Scope and Contents
Enclosing a copy of a letter he had written to Sir Richard Plaskett of the Colonial Office and reporting on his activities at the Cape Observatory from 10 April to 10 May 1827.
Dates:
1827-05-10
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter from Rev. Fearon Fallows to John Barrow, 1827-05-14
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 162-163
Scope and Contents
Concerning the acquisition of the land adjoining the Cape Observatory; includes a copy of a letter from Sir Richard Plaskett of the Colonial Office.
Dates:
1827-05-14
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Letter from Rev. Fearon Fallows to Sir John Barrow, 1821-09-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 98-105
Scope and Contents
Concerning the best location for the proposed Cape Observatory and including bearings of various points visited in Cape Town.
Dates:
1821-09-05
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Letter from Rev. Fearon Fallows to Sir John Barrow, 1823-01-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 107-107a
Scope and Contents
Concerning a mistake in his previous report and mentioning that a moth had damaged his telescope, destroying the wires.
Dates:
1823-01-07
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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