Barrow, John, Sir, 1764 - 1848 (1st Baronet, Secretary of the Admiralty)
Person
Found in 547 Collections and/or Records:
Item
Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1819-03-02
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/35: 310
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing the observations by Thomas Hedgcock at [RGO 14/35: 306-309].
Dates:
1819-03-02
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
/
GBR/0180/RGO, Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives
/
Papers of the Board of Longitude
/
Correspondence regarding methods of establishing longitude by lunar methods other than lunar distances
/
Thomas Hedgcock on finding the longitude by an altitude of the sun, moon or star
Item
Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1819-10-18
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/35: 367
Scope and Contents
Enclosing the letter by John Abram at [RGO 14/35: 368-368a].
Dates:
1819-10-18
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 from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1819-05-05
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 350
Scope and Contents
Enclosing the proposal from William Rhead at [RGO 14/38: 351-352].
Dates:
1819-05-05
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
/
GBR/0180/RGO, 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
/
William Rhead on an instrument for solving navigational problems
Item
Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-03-14
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 366
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing the letter at [RGO 14/38: 364-365].
Dates:
1820-03-14
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).
Item
Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-04-05
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 414
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing a letter and paper from F. Parkinson; see [RGO 14/38: 410-411] and [RGO 14/38: 412-413].
Dates:
1823-04-05
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
/
GBR/0180/RGO, 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
/
F. Parkinson on an instrument for working certain operations in navigation
Item
Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1824-03-18
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 426
Scope and Contents
Enclosing the letter from G. Lupton at [RGO 14/38: 427-428].
Dates:
1824-03-18
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 from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1821-05-19
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/36: 91-92
Scope and Contents
Concerning the letter from Peter Lecount at [RGO 14/36: 89-90].
Dates:
1821-05-19
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
/
GBR/0180/RGO, 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
/
Peter Lecount on a marine chair for observing Jupiter's satellites
Item
Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1827-06-13
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/36: 115
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Anonymous letter and proposal, with a forwarding letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young.
Dates:
1827-06-13
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
/
GBR/0180/RGO, 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
/
Proposal on determining longitude by the eclipses of Jupiter's satellites
Item
Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-06-16
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/41: 69
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing a letter and tables from Richard Burstal, and a report on his method by the masters of the grand ships at Plymouth.
Dates:
1823-06-16
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).
Item
Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-08-06
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/41: 71
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing the letter from Richard Burstal at [RGO 14/41: 72-73].
Dates:
1823-08-06
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 from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-02-12
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/41: 114
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Paper and two letters.
Dates:
1822-02-12
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).
Item
Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1821-01-29
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/41: 132
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing the letter and proposal from George Lindesay at [RGO 14/41: 133-134].
Dates:
1821-01-29
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).
Item
Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1821-11-03
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/41: 157
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing the letter and essay at [RGO 14/41: 158-168].
Dates:
1821-11-03
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).
Item
Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1821-09-24
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/41: 173
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing a copy of a letter received from Lieutenant William Wood; see [RGO 14/41: 174-175].
Dates:
1821-09-24
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).
Item
Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-07-14
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 35-36
Scope and Contents
Concerning the establishment of the Cape Observatory.
Dates:
1820-07-14
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).
Item
Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-07-24
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 38-39
Scope and Contents
Stating that the Admiralty approved of the proposed Cape Observatory and requesting that a plan of it be prepared.
Dates:
1820-07-24
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).
Item
Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-10-16
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 42-43
Scope and Contents
Concerning the establishment of the Cape Observatory.
Dates:
1820-10-16
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).
Item
Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-10-25
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 48-48a
Scope and Contents
Concerning His Majesty's Order in Council for the establishment of the Cape Observatory.
Dates:
1820-10-25
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 from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-06-11
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 51
Scope and Contents
Concerning bills for paper and for printing an account of the observatory at the Cape of Good Hope.
Dates:
1822-06-11
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).
Item
Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-07-12
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 52-53
Scope and Contents
Concerning Mr Murray's bill for books supplied to the Cape Observatory.
Dates:
1822-07-12
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).
Item
Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-11-20
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 54-55
Scope and Contents
Concerning the salary of a labourer at the Cape Observatory and plans to put a clock there.
Dates:
1822-11-20
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 from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-11-20
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 56-56a
Scope and Contents
Concerning the appointment of Mr P. Scully as assistant at the Cape Observatory.
Dates:
1822-11-20
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 from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-12-10
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 57-57a
Scope and Contents
Concerning the building of the Cape Observatory.
Dates:
1822-12-10
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).
Item
Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-07-07
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 58
Scope and Contents
Concerning a bill from Mr Hardy.
Dates:
1823-07-07
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 from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-11-08
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 59-60
Scope and Contents
Concerning the payment of a further £200 to Mr Jones for the construction of the mural circle for the Cape Observatory and a payment of £150 to Tiarks for his services in ascertaining the longitude of Falmouth.
Dates:
1823-11-08
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).
Additional filters:
- Subject
- London 93
- Portsmouth 61
- Plymouth 38
- Cape Town 35
- Chatham 31
- Woolwich 22
- Deptford 14
- Mediterranean Sea 13
- Africa 12
- Devonport 10
- East Indies 8
- Jamaica 8
- South America 6
- Spithead 5
- West Indies 5
- Arctic Ocean 4
- Bermuda 4
- Newfoundland 4
- North America 4
- Cape of Good Hope 3
- India 3
- Madeira 3
- Sheerness 3
- Arendal 1
- Australia 1
- Bahamas 1
- Blackheath 1
- Canada 1
- Canary Islands 1
- Chennai 1
- Cork 1
- Cornwall 1
- Cuba 1
- Edinburgh 1
- Enfield 1
- Falmouth 1
- Greenhithe 1
- Grimsby 1
- Halifax 1
- Ireland 1
- Lisbon 1
- Nassau 1
- Parramatta 1
- Rochester 1
- Saint Lawrence (river) 1 ∧ less
∨ more