Hurd, Thomas, ?1747 - 1823 (Captain, hydrographer)
Person
Found in 172 Collections and/or Records:
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Letter from Arthur Hodge to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1814-03-16
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/39: 156-157
Scope and Contents
Concerning his proposals for finding longitude.
Dates:
1814-03-16
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Letter from Arthur Hodge to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1814-03-19
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/39: 159-169
Scope and Contents
Enclosing papers marked 'an explanation of the tables with the square and circle', and 'particulars of the tide table'.
Dates:
1814-03-19
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Letter from Arthur Hodge to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1814-05-31
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/39: 170-171
Scope and Contents
On squaring the circle.
Dates:
1814-05-31
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Letter from Arthur Hodge to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1814-06-11
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/39: 181-182
Scope and Contents
Enquiring about the possibility of receiving an advance payment by the Board to test his proposals at sea.
Dates:
1814-06-11
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Letter from Arthur Hodge to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1814-06-17
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/39: 183
Scope and Contents
Thanking him for putting his proposals before the Board of Longitude.
Dates:
1814-06-17
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Letter from Arthur Hodge to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1814-11-28
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/39: 184-197
Scope and Contents
Enclosing explanatory papers, tide tables, and a drawing of a 'marine watch' [RGO 14/39: 195].
Dates:
1814-11-28
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Letter from Arthur Hodge to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1814-06-11
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/39: 198-206
Scope and Contents
Enclosing a description and drawing of his 'dumb compass', with explanatory tables and charts.
Dates:
1814-06-11
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Letter from Arthur Hodge to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1814-12-20
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/39: 207-208
Scope and Contents
Providing an update on the progress of his work.
Dates:
1814-12-20
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Letter from Captain Thomas Hurd concerning the conveyance of a timekeeper to Mr De Mayne, 1822-03-28
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/229: 40
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Correspondence between the Admiralty Office and the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, requesting the loan of chronometers for H M Ships. The principal recipient is John Pond; the principal correspondent is John Barrow. Other correspondents include John Croker, Richard S. Dundas, G. Smith, John Franklin and Sir William Edward Parry.
Dates:
1822-03-28
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From the Management Group:
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Letter from Captain Thomas Hurd to Thomas Borrinsale, 1818-07-21
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/34: 270-271
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Three letters.
Dates:
1818-07-21
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 of establishing longitude by lunar methods other than lunar distances
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Thomas T. Borrinsale on finding the longitude by a single altitude of moon or sun
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Letter from Charles Smith to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1825-05-25
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/45: 292-293
Scope and Contents
Also includes a letter of recommendation signed [Hatton?].
Dates:
1825-05-25
Conditions Governing Access:
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Letter from Charles Young to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1817-06-11
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 320
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file:
Two letters from Young to Captain Thomas Hurd concerning the deposit of his papers on a chronometer with the Board of Longitude. With two copy relies from Hurd.
Dates:
1817-06-11
Conditions Governing Access:
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Letter from Charles Young to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1817-06-26
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 321
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file:
Two letters from Young to Captain Thomas Hurd concerning the deposit of his papers on a chronometer with the Board of Longitude. With two copy relies from Hurd.
Dates:
1817-06-26
Conditions Governing Access:
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Letter from Christian Siemers to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1817-05-29
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 331-332
Scope and Contents
Enclosing a letter for the Board of Longitude; see [RGO 14/38: 333-336].
Dates:
1817-05-29
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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Christian Siemers on a method using an instrument for observing polar altitudes
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Letter from David Christieson to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1817-05-29
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 342-343
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Two letters from Christieson, with a forwarding letter from John Brand. Correspondence from Christieson was sent to the Board via Mr Brand (in Montrose) and James Farquhar (in London).
Dates:
1817-05-29
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Letter from David Kirkpatrick to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1821-08-15
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/44: 207-208
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:
1821-08-15
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Letter from Edward Elliot to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1818-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 456-457
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-sub-file :
Three letters.
Dates:
1818-05
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Found in:
Cambridge University Library
/
Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives
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Papers of the Board of Longitude
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Papers regarding the public trials and improvements of clocks and chronometers, 1784-1828
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Papers regarding miscellaneous chronometer improvements, 1790-1828
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Edward Elliot on a plan to prevent the variations of timekeepers in all latitudes
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Letter from Edward Elliot to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1818-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 458
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-sub-file :
Three letters.
Dates:
1818-05
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
/
Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives
/
Papers of the Board of Longitude
/
Papers regarding the public trials and improvements of clocks and chronometers, 1784-1828
/
Papers regarding miscellaneous chronometer improvements, 1790-1828
/
Edward Elliot on a plan to prevent the variations of timekeepers in all latitudes
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Letter from Edward Elliot to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1819-03-01
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 459
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-sub-file :
Three letters.
Dates:
1819-03-01
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
/
Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives
/
Papers of the Board of Longitude
/
Papers regarding the public trials and improvements of clocks and chronometers, 1784-1828
/
Papers regarding miscellaneous chronometer improvements, 1790-1828
/
Edward Elliot on a plan to prevent the variations of timekeepers in all latitudes
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Letter from Edward Massey to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1811-03-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 115-116
Scope and Contents
Enclosing a memorial with copies of letters relating to his sounding machine. The memorial is at [RGO 14/31: 117-119] and the letters are at [RGO 14/31: 111-114].
Dates:
1811-03-05
Conditions Governing Access:
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Letter from Edward Massey to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1818-02-14
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 141-142
Scope and Contents
Concerning his preparation of chronometers for trial on the forthcoming 'Northern voyage'. Massey explains that he had been preparing two chronometers for the voyage but that they would not be ready on time. He offers his first chronometer for trial, requesting however that should it fail the results not be made public, as it was still under development.
Dates:
1818-02-14
Conditions Governing Access:
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Letter from Edward Massey to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1814
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 304-305
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file :
Five letters sent by Massey to Captain Thomas Hurd and Dr Thomas Young. The letters also make reference to Massey's sounding machine and patent log.
Dates:
1814
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Letter from Edward Massey to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1814-09-28
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 306-307
Scope and Contents
Includes a copy of a letter sent to Massey from Robert Pullman, Master of the HMS Ville de Paris, concerning his sounding machine.
Dates:
1814-09-28
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Letter from Edward Massey to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1814-12-01
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 308-309
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file :
Five letters sent by Massey to Captain Thomas Hurd and Dr Thomas Young. The letters also make reference to Massey's sounding machine and patent log.
Dates:
1814-12-01
Conditions Governing Access:
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Letter from Edward Massey to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1818-07-13
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 143-143a
Scope and Contents
Enclosing a letter and advertisements to lay before the Board of Longitude.
Dates:
1818-07-13
Conditions Governing Access:
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