Montagu, John, 1718 - 1792 (4th Earl of Sandwich, statesman)
Person
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
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King's warrant appointing Nevil Maskelyne 'Our Astronomical Observator in our Observatory at Greenwich', 1765-02-08
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 218/3/9
Scope and Contents
Royal warrant of appointment, detailing Maskelyne's duties and fixing his salary (£100 plus £26 for an assistant or servant). Signed by the Earl of Sandwich and George III.
Dates:
1765-02-08
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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King's warrant for the augmentation of the salary of the assistant to the Astronomer Royal, 1810-05-01
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 218/3/27
Scope and Contents
Warrant increasing the salary of the assistant to Nevil Maskelyne, Astronomer Royal at the Royal Observatory Greenwich to £100. Signed by George III.
Dates:
1810-05-01
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 4th Earl of Sandwich, Hinchingbrooke, 1772-06-01
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 4/187/5: 1
Scope and Contents
Letter requesting Nevil Maskelyne to attend the election of a Professor of Chemistry at the University of Cambridge.
Dates:
1772-06-01
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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Regulations for the Astronomical Observator at Greenwich, 1765-03-16
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 218/3/12
Scope and Contents
Document outlining the regulations to be followed by the Astronomical Observator and his assistant at Greenwich. Signed by the Earl of Sandwich and King George III.
Dates:
1765-03-16
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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