Barrow, John, Sir, 1764 - 1848 (1st Baronet, Secretary of the Admiralty)
Person
Found in 547 Collections and/or Records:
Item
Letter concerning chronometers for HMS Jupiter under Captain David Dunn, 1824-01-26
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/229: 159
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.
Dates:
1824-01-26
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 chronometers for HMS Madagascar under Captain Robert Spencer, 1828-12-06
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/230: 127-128
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.
Dates:
1828-12-06
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 concerning chronometers for HMS Pelorus under Commander Henry E. Napier and HMS Chameleon under Commander Charles Cotton, 1826-09-11
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/229: 352
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.
Dates:
1826-09-11
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 chronometers for HMS Primrose under Commander T.S. Griffinhoofe and HMS Alert under Commander Samuel Burgess, 1827-10-30
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/230: 55-56
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.
Dates:
1827-10-30
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 concerning chronometers for HMS Protector under Captain Hewett, 1825-02-21
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/229: 246
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.
Dates:
1825-02-21
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 concerning chronometers for HMS Revenge under Captain Norborne Thompson and HMS Ocean under Captain Patrick Campbell, 1828-01-26
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/230: 67
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.
Dates:
1828-01-26
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).
Item
Letter concerning chronometers for HMS Spartiate, 1823-08-07
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/229: 116
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.
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 concerning chronometers for HMS Spartiate under Captain Frederick Warren and HMS Windsor Castle under Captain Duncombe Pleydell Bouverie, 1828-10-02
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/230: 113-114
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.
Dates:
1828-10-02
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).
Item
Letter concerning chronometers for HMS Warspite under Captain William Fairbrother Carroll and HMS Royal Oak under Lieutenant John Allison, 1825-11-01
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/229: 299
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.
Dates:
1825-11-01
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 concerning chronometers for the expedition under Captain John Franklin, 1825-02-07
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/229: 242
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.
Dates:
1825-02-07
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 chronometers for the experiments of Whewell and Airy in Cornwall, 1826-05-11
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/229: 336
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.
Dates:
1826-05-11
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 chronometers for the Observatory at the Cape of Good Hope, to be delivered by Captain Ronald, 1826-07-04
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/229: 344
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.
Dates:
1826-07-04
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).
Item
Letter concerning chronometers offered by Captain Stopford, 1825-02-24
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/229: 247
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.
Dates:
1825-02-24
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 concerning chronometers sent to Madeira [on HMS Owen Glendower], 1822-07-13
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/229: 54
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.
Dates:
1822-07-13
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 concerning chronometers supplied to Mr Airy, 1826-05-20
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/229: 339
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.
Dates:
1826-05-20
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).
Item
Letter concerning chronometers which were not on the list of government chronometers, 1827-03-01
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/230: 11
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.
Dates:
1827-03-01
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 concerning comparative trials of the sounding instruments of Burt and Massey, 1814-03-08
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 173
Scope and Contents
Copy of a letter from the Admiralty Office to Sir John Barrow [Second Secretary of the Admiralty] containing an extract from the proceedings of the Board of Longitude, requesting that the Admiralty arrange a comparative trial of the sounding instruments of Peter Burt and Edward Massey.
Dates:
1814-03-08
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 concerning correspondence with Mr Frodsham about two chronometers sent to the Royal Observatory for trial, 1830-11-06
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/230: 240
Scope and Contents
Sent by John Barrow to John Pond.
Dates:
1830-11-06
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).
Item
Letter concerning damage done to a chronometer while in the care of the agent of chronometers at Plymouth, 1826-04-22
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/229: 332
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.
Dates:
1826-04-22
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).
Item
Letter concerning four chronometers for Commander Henry Wolsey Bayfield's survey of the St Lawrence River, 1827-06-07
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/230: 27
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.
Dates:
1827-06-07
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).
Item
Letter concerning Mr Cox's suggestion to establish a depot for chronometers at Plymouth, 1825-07-08
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/229: 278
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.
Dates:
1825-07-08
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).
Item
Letter concerning nine chronometers for HMS Adventure under Captain Philip P. King, 1826-03-01
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/229: 321
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.
Dates:
1826-03-01
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).
Item
Letter concerning payment to Mr French for a chronometer issued to HMS Parthian under Captain Henry Byam Martin, 1826-06-23
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/229: 342
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.
Dates:
1826-06-23
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).
Item
Letter concerning pocket chronometers for the expedition under Captain Franklin, 1824-10-26
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/229: 219
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.
Dates:
1824-10-26
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).
Item
Letter concerning repairs to chronometers by Earnshaw, 1824-02-06
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/229: 164
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.
Dates:
1824-02-06
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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