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Hurd, Thomas, ?1747 - 1823 (Captain, hydrographer)

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Found in 172 Collections and/or Records:

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Letter from Joseph Barlow to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1817-11-05

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/34: 241-242
Scope and Contents From the Item:

Six letters from Joseph Barlow, with accompanying papers and two related notes from the Navy Office.

Dates: 1817-11-05
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 from Joseph Barlow to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1817-11-29

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/34: 248-249
Scope and Contents

With a copy of a reply from Hurd to Barlow on the reverse.

Dates: 1817-11-29
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 from Joseph Barlow to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1818-03-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/34: 254-254a
Scope and Contents From the Item:

Six letters from Joseph Barlow, with accompanying papers and two related notes from the Navy Office.

Dates: 1818-03-06
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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Letter from Joseph Wilkinson to Captain Thomas Hurd on regulating a timepiece, 1820-01-22

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 462-463
Scope and Contents From the Sub-file:

Twenty letters, a plan and one report, sent by various correspondents.

Dates: 1820-01-22
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 from Joseph Wilkinson to Thomas Hurd, 1816-12-13

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 315-317
Scope and Contents

Concerning a method of making and regulating a timepiece so that it shows the exact time in any part of the world.

Dates: 1816-12-13
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 Matthew Flinders to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1811-07-15

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/68: 53-54
Scope and Contents

Concerning observations made on a voyage of HMS Investigator.

Dates: 1811-07-15
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 Mr Blandin to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1813-04-09

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 23-23a
Scope and Contents From the Sub-file:

With an index of names.

Dates: 1813-04-09
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 Mr Dolben to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1815-11-21

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/36: 60-61
Scope and Contents

Concerning a discovery by John Hawkes.

Dates: 1815-11-21
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 from Mr Dolben to [Captain Thomas Hurd], 1815-12-04

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/36: 64-65
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Concerning John Hawkes.

Dates: 1815-12-04
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 Mr Ramsey to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1811-12-04

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/36: 47-47a
Scope and Contents

Concerning William Chevasse.

Dates: 1811-12-04
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 Peter Burt to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1814-02-23

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 161-161a
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Requesting that his invention of the Buoy and Knipper be examined by the Board of Longitude, along with reports received from Commanders in the Navy and Merchant Service.

Dates: 1814-02-23
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 Peter Burt to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1814-03-01

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 162-163
Scope and Contents

Requesting 'for the fourth time' that his invention of the Sounding Buoy and Knipper be considered by the Board of Longitude.

Dates: 1814-03-01
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).
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Letter from Peter Burt to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1815-12-14

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 183-183a
Scope and Contents

Enquiring whether the Board had made a decision on his Sounding Buoy and Knipper.

Dates: 1815-12-14
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 Peter Burt to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1816-12-09

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 186-186a
Scope and Contents

Enquiring as to which reports on his sounding instrument had been laid before the Board.

Dates: 1816-12-09
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 Peter Burt to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1817-03-10

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 187-187a
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Acknowledging receipt of a letter from the Board of Longitude stating that they considered his sounding instrument worthy of encouragement, and requesting compensation for his invention.

Dates: 1817-03-10
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 Peter Burt to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1817-03-14

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 188-188a
Scope and Contents

Requesting that the Board inform him of any reward due for his invention of a sounding instrument. Burt stresses that he is a poor man and that he had sent his petition to the Board three years previous, in the hope of receiving pecuniary compensation for what was considered a very useful invention.

Dates: 1817-03-14
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 Peter Burt to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1817-03-04

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 189-189a
Scope and Contents

Stating that at a previous meeting Hurd had suggested that he would receive a greater award than (Edward) Massey for his invention of a sounding instrument. Burt points out that Massey had received compensation of £200 and £500, and expresses his desire that the Board consider this when making its decision.

Dates: 1817-03-04
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 Peter Burt to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1817-03-31

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 190-190a
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Requesting the return of his papers from Mr Pond. Burt states his intention to send a petition to the House of Commons, due to his dissatisfaction with the Board's decision on his invention.

Dates: 1817-03-31
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 Peter Burt to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1817-04-30

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 191
Scope and Contents

Stating that the papers returned to him were missing two documents and mistakenly included some papers belonging to another individual.

Dates: 1817-04-30
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 from Peter Burt to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1815-12-22

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 184-184a
Scope and Contents

Concerning a patent for his sounding instrument.

Dates: 1815-12-22
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 from R. Boullanger to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1815-01-15

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 319-320
Scope and Contents From the Item:

Includes an unrelated note relating to a payment of £1,200 to Mendoza y Ríos [RGO 14/38: 325].

Dates: 1815-01-15
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 R. Boullanger to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1815-03-02 - 1815-03-03

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 322-323
Scope and Contents

Requesting the reimbursement of expenses incurred in the preparation of his plan for longitude; with a copy of a reply from Hurd.

Dates: 1815-03-02 - 1815-03-03
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 Richard Benjamin Parker to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1814-02-22

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 387-388
Scope and Contents

Stating that he wished to submit his work before the Board.

Dates: 1814-02-22
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 from Richard Everitt to the Board of Longitude, 1811-02-23 - 1811-03-09

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 63-64
Scope and Contents

With a copy of a reply from Thomas Hurd.

Dates: 1811-02-23 - 1811-03-09
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 Robert Pringle to Thomas Hurd, 1814-06-05

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/35: 523-524
Scope and Contents From the Item:

Includes a letter and two printed papers from Jaci (of Messina), four letters written by Robert Pringle on his behalf, and copy replies from Thomas Hurd.

Dates: 1814-06-05
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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