Barraud and Sons, watch and chronometer makers
Organization
Found in 22 Collections and/or Records:
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Copy of a letter clarifying the maker of a chronometer delivered by Mr Jones of Charing Cross, 1826-12-10
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/233: 35v/2
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Copies of outgoing correspondence from Astronomer Royal, John Pond, and his assistant, Thomas Taylor, at the Royal Observatory. Some of the letters are addressed to chronometer makers. Note that correspondence to more than one person often appears on the same page.
Dates:
1826-12-10
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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Copy of a letter to John Croker concerning the ownership of chronometer no. 777 by Barraud, 1822-02-25
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/233: 1v
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Copies of outgoing correspondence from Astronomer Royal, John Pond, and his assistant, Thomas Taylor, at the Royal Observatory. Some of the letters are addressed to chronometer makers. Note that correspondence to more than one person often appears on the same page.
Dates:
1822-02-25
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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Copy of a letter to John Croker concerning two chronometers for HMS Spartiate under Captain Falcon, 1823-08-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/233: 14r/1
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Copies of outgoing correspondence from Astronomer Royal, John Pond, and his assistant, Thomas Taylor, at the Royal Observatory. Some of the letters are addressed to chronometer makers. Note that correspondence to more than one person often appears on the same page.
Dates:
1823-08-07
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 advising cost of repair for chronometer No. 589, 1832-01-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 210
Scope and Contents
Sent from Barraud and Sons to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1832-01-05
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 advising costs of repair for chronometer Nos. 10 and 777, 1831-10-31
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 207
Scope and Contents
Sent from Barraud and Sons to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1831-10-31
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 concerning cost of repairs to three chronometers, 1826-09-29
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 50
Scope and Contents
Sent from Barraud & Sons to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1826-09-29
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 concerning delivery of two chronometers, 1827-11-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 56
Scope and Contents
Sent from Barraud & Sons to John Pond.
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 concerning Mr Barraud's bill for repairs to chronometers, 1834-04-16
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 239
Scope and Contents
Sent by Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1834-04-16
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 concerning the cost of repairs to chronometer No. 522, 1825-11-29
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 35
Scope and Contents
Sent from Barraud and Sons to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1825-11-29
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 concerning two chronometers to be given to Sir John Herschel for an expedition to the interior of Africa, 1833-10-30
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 191
Scope and Contents
Sent by Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1833-10-30
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 reporting condition of chronometer No. 388 and cost of repair, 1835-01-10
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 234
Scope and Contents
Sent from Barraud and Sons to John Pond.
Dates:
1835-01-10
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 reporting on condition and repair cost for chronometer No. 388, 1830-11-18
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 176
Scope and Contents
Sent from Barraud & Sons to John Pond.
Dates:
1830-11-18
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 reporting on condition of chronometer No. 503 and cost of repair, 1833-03-21
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 217
Scope and Contents
Sent from Barraud and Sons to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1833-03-21
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 reporting on condition of chronometer No. 517, 1830-02-27
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 152
Scope and Contents
Sent from Barraud and Sons to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1830-02-27
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 reporting on condition of chronometer No. 982 and cost of repair, 1833-08-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 221
Scope and Contents
Sent from Barraud & Sons to Thomas Taylor. The letter also asks for a report of chronometer No. 589 in the trials.
Dates:
1833-08-07
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 reporting on condition of chronometer No.618 and cost of repair, 1834-03-22
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 230
Scope and Contents
Sent from Barraud and Sons to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1834-03-22
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 reporting on condition of chronometer Nos. 589 and 957, 1828-03-06
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 71
Scope and Contents
Sent from Barraud & Sons to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1828-03-06
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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List of orders received concerning the issuing of chronometers to H M Ships, 1821-07-23 - 1835-07-31
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/233: 64d(v)-115r
Scope and Contents
A diary of orders, received by Pond, to send chronometers to particular ships, followed by a record of the date each order was completed. This is inverted at the back of the volume.
Dates:
1821-07-23 - 1835-07-31
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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Printed letter concerning a chronometer for HMS Cockatrice under Lieutenant W.L. Rees, 1832-08-16
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 105
Scope and Contents
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1832-08-16
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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Printed letter concerning a chronometer for HMS Druid under Captain G.W. Hamilton, 1832-12-10
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 131
Scope and Contents
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1832-12-10
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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Printed letter concerning a chronometer for HMS Meteor under Commander E. Belcher, 1835-04-27
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 300
Scope and Contents
Sent by A.B. Becher to John Pond.
Dates:
1835-04-27
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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Printed letter concerning two chronometers for HMS Endymion under Captain S. Roberts, 1833-08-28
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 174
Scope and Contents
Sent by A.B. Becher to John Pond.
Dates:
1833-08-28
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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