Hurd, Thomas, ?1747 - 1823 (Captain, hydrographer)
Person
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Letter from E.W.C.R. Owen to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1813-05-27
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 259-260
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Two letters, sent from Captain Owen of HMS Cornwall.
Dates:
1813-05-27
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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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E.W.C.R. Owen's rules for navigation and remarks upon the use of a chronometer
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Letter from E.W.C.R. Owen to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1813-05-27
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 261-262
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Two letters, sent from Captain Owen of HMS Cornwall.
Dates:
1813-05-27
Conditions Governing Access:
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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
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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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E.W.C.R. Owen's rules for navigation and remarks upon the use of a chronometer
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Letter from F.G. Dickens to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1815-08-02
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/36: 58-59
Scope and Contents
Concerning a discovery in optics made by John Hawkes.
Dates:
1815-08-02
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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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Correspondence on John Hawkes' reflecting telescope for observing Jupiter's satellites at sea
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Letter from George Douglas to George Gilpin, 1815-06-17 - 1815-07-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 55-56
Scope and Contents
With a copy of a reply from Thomas Hurd.
Dates:
1815-06-17 - 1815-07-07
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Letter from George Lindesay to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1818-05-08
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/35: 336-336a
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Four letters and two methods submitted by Lieutenant George Lindesay of HMS Cherokee.
Dates:
1818-05-08
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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George Lindesay on finding the longitude by the horary angles the of sun and moon and the single altitude of the moon
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Letter from George Lindesay to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1818-05-27
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/35: 338-338a
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Four letters and two methods submitted by Lieutenant George Lindesay of HMS Cherokee.
Dates:
1818-05-27
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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
/
Correspondence regarding methods of establishing longitude by lunar methods other than lunar distances
/
George Lindesay on finding the longitude by the horary angles the of sun and moon and the single altitude of the moon
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Letter from George Lindesay to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1818-08-14
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/35: 339-339a
Scope and Contents
Enclosing a rule for finding longitude at sea by a single altitude of the moon; for this see [RGO 14/35: 340].
Dates:
1818-08-14
Conditions Governing Access:
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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
/
Correspondence regarding methods of establishing longitude by lunar methods other than lunar distances
/
George Lindesay on finding the longitude by the horary angles the of sun and moon and the single altitude of the moon
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Letter from H.C. Jennings to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1818-03-08
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 216-217
Scope and Contents
Expressing his dissatisfaction and surprise that the Board of Longitude would not permit him to demonstrate the utility of his inventions. He accuses the Board and Admiralty of prejudice against him and of throwing every obstacle and difficulty in his way, and states his intention of bringing his discoveries before 'a Higher Tribunal'.
Dates:
1818-03-08
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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Letter from Henry Browse to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1814-03-24
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 307-308
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Six letters; includes a letter from the Board of Longitude to Browse outlining their objections to his plan.
Dates:
1814-03-24
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Found in:
Cambridge University Library
/
Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives
/
Papers of the Board of Longitude
/
Correspondence regarding methods and instruments used to establish longitude and the use of chronometers at sea
/
Henry Browse's machine to measure longitude by means of the distance sailed
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Letter from Henry Browse to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1814-11-28
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 309
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Six letters; includes a letter from the Board of Longitude to Browse outlining their objections to his plan.
Dates:
1814-11-28
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
/
Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives
/
Papers of the Board of Longitude
/
Correspondence regarding methods and instruments used to establish longitude and the use of chronometers at sea
/
Henry Browse's machine to measure longitude by means of the distance sailed
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Letter from J. Brazill to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1817-07-10
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 444
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Two letters, with examples.
Dates:
1817-07-10
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Found in:
Cambridge University Library
/
Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives
/
Papers of the Board of Longitude
/
Correspondence regarding methods and instruments used to establish longitude and the use of chronometers at sea
/
J. Brazill on finding longitude by the variation of the magnetic and true poles
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Letter from J. Herbert to Thomas Hurd, 1820-07-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/37: 273
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing the letter and proposal at [RGO 14/37: 274] and [RGO 14/37: 275-281] for the attention of the Board of Longitude.
Dates:
1820-07-12
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
/
Correspondence regarding methods of establishing longitude by Jupiter's satellites, the planets and fixed stars
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Joseph Herbert on a method of finding longitude using the sun's declination
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Letter from James Kirkwood to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1818-03-04
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/41: 20-25
Scope and Contents
Outlining his proposed improvements to navigation.
Dates:
1818-03-04
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Letter from James Leslie to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1821-11-13
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/36: 98
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Two letters and a related paper.
Dates:
1821-11-13
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Letter from J.B. Emmett to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1815-11-30
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/35: 536-536a
Scope and Contents
Enclosing the paper at [RGO 14/35: 537-538].
Dates:
1815-11-30
Conditions Governing Access:
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Letter from J.L. Mackay to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1817-07-24
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/36: 222-224
Scope and Contents
On a method using the difference in time of the appearance of stars.
Dates:
1817-07-24
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 J.L. Mackay to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1818-03-17
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 362-363
Scope and Contents
Outlining his proposal to find longitude by a lunar dial.
Dates:
1818-03-17
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 J.L. Mackay to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1818-03-19
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 364-365
Scope and Contents
Outlining his proposal to find longitude by a lunar dial.
Dates:
1818-03-19
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Letter from J.L. Mackay to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1818-03-26
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 366
Scope and Contents
Containing a recapitulation of his proposal to find longitude by a lunar dial, and suggesting that the lunar dial could also be used to regulate a chronometer.
Dates:
1818-03-26
Conditions Governing Access:
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Letter from John Henry Harris to Thomas Hurd, 1811-06
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 266-268
Scope and Contents
In which Harris applied for £100 to make a timepiece and made a claim for the £20,000 reward.
Dates:
1811-06
Conditions Governing Access:
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Letter from John Mackey to Thomas Hurd, 1816-06-14
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 101-101a
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file:
With an index of names.
Dates:
1816-06-14
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Letter from John Monday to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1818-10-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/35: 348
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing the proposal at [RGO 14/35: 349-356].
Dates:
1818-10-05
Conditions Governing Access:
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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
/
Correspondence regarding methods of establishing longitude by lunar methods other than lunar distances
/
John Monday on finding the longitude by a single altitude of the moon in a known latitude
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Letter from John Pond to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1811-06-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/68: 45-46
Scope and Contents
Concerning remuneration for Matthew and Samuel Ward Flinders for recalculating observations from HMS Investigator.
Dates:
1811-06-07
Conditions Governing Access:
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Letter from John Pond to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1811-06-18
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/68: 51-52
Scope and Contents
Concerning observations made by Captain Matthew Flinders.
Dates:
1811-06-18
Conditions Governing Access:
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Letter from Joseph Barlow to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1817-10-06
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/34: 239-240
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Six letters from Joseph Barlow, with accompanying papers and two related notes from the Navy Office.
Dates:
1817-10-06
Conditions Governing Access:
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