Barrow, John, Sir, 1764 - 1848 (1st Baronet, Secretary of the Admiralty)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1764 - 1848
Found in 551 Collections and/or Records:
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Letter requesting an abstract of the performance of a chronometer by Frodsham, 1830-12-11
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/230: 246
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.
Dates:
1830-12-11
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 requesting the provision of two chronometers to Captain Theed of HMS Scout for delivery to HMS Kangaroo, under William De Mayne, in Jamaica, 1822-02-16
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/229: 32
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.
Dates:
1822-02-16
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).
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Letter stating that HMS Primrose would deliver a replacement chronometer to HMS Sybille, 1827-09-21
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/230: 44
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.
Dates:
1827-09-21
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 stating that Pond should not have refused a public trial of two chronometers by Frodsham, 1830-11-25
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/230: 241
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.
Dates:
1830-11-25
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).
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Letters of thanks to the Board of Longitude and requests for publications, 1784 - 1827
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/14: 258-354
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The first part of collection is comprised of papers concerning the internal affairs of the Board of Longitude, including the granting of awards, accounts, minutes, committee papers, petitions and memorials, the loan of instruments, publications and the payment of staff. These are followed by a wide range of papers relating to the Board's work, concerning clocks, chronometers and other instruments; longitude and latitude; magnetic variation; schemes and inventions; tables; pendulum...
Dates:
1784 - 1827
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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Mark Watt on improvements in the construction of compasses, 1827
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/43: 536-544
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Correspondence regarding the effect of magnetic variation on the mariner's compass, the use of magnetic variation to establish longitude and the cause of magnetic variation.
Dates:
1827
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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Matthew Adam on improvements in the sextant and quadrant, 1822 - 1825
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/30: 348-360
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The first part of collection is comprised of papers concerning the internal affairs of the Board of Longitude, including the granting of awards, accounts, minutes, committee papers, petitions and memorials, the loan of instruments, publications and the payment of staff. These are followed by a wide range of papers relating to the Board's work, concerning clocks, chronometers and other instruments; longitude and latitude; magnetic variation; schemes and inventions; tables; pendulum...
Dates:
1822 - 1825
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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Nicolai Henrich Jaeger on finding longitude by magnetic variation, 1823
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/43: 430-435
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Correspondence regarding the effect of magnetic variation on the mariner's compass, the use of magnetic variation to establish longitude and the cause of magnetic variation.
Dates:
1823
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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Note concerning a chronometer for HMS Rifleman, 1823-09-27
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/229: 128
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.
Dates:
1823-09-27
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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Note concerning the delivery of chronometers to the depot at Devonport, 1827-10-27
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/230: 52
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.
Dates:
1827-10-27
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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Note from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1827-07-15
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 74-74a
Scope and Contents
Instructing him to direct Mr Dollond to ship his telescope to the Cape Observatory.
Dates:
1827-07-15
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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Note from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-10-21
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 112-112a
Scope and Contents
Concerning a letter from Fearon Fallows at the Cape Observatory.
Dates:
1822-10-21
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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Note from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1827-05-16
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/35: 457
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing the extract of a letter from Fearon Fallows at [RGO 14/35: 458-459].
Dates:
1827-05-16
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).
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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Fearon Fallows on finding the longitude by the passage of the moon over the meridian
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Note from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1827-06-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/35: 460
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing the letter from Fearon Fallows at [RGO 14/35: 461-462].
Dates:
1827-06-05
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).
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
/
Fearon Fallows on finding the longitude by the passage of the moon over the meridian
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Note from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1828-05-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/37: 426
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing the letter and proposal from Lieutenant John Budgen at [RGO 14/37: 427-428] and [RGO 14/37: 429-437].
Dates:
1828-05-03
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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Note from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1828-05-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/37: 438
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing the letter and proposal from Lieutenant John Budgen at [RGO 14/37: 439-440] and [RGO 14/37: 441-442].
Dates:
1828-05-12
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).
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Note from John Barrow to Mr Pond concerning a chronometer for HMS Herald, 1828-10-17
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/230: 118
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.
Dates:
1828-10-17
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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Note from Mr Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1819-03-02
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/37: 261
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing the proposal by George Barratt at [RGO 14/37: 262-264].
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).
File
Order from the Lords of the Admiralty that Sir Graham Moore should strike his flag, 22 Mar. 1824
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9808/4/38
Dates:
22 Mar. 1824
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
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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Papers regarding the payment of salaries to members of the Board of Longitude, 1806 - 1823
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/2: 4-36
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Includes information regarding salaries of members and imprest monies, financial reports and correspondence with the Admiralty.
Dates:
1806 - 1823
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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Peter Lecount on the causes of the variation of the compass by the ship's position being altered, 1820
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/43: 658-672
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Correspondence regarding the effect of magnetic variation on the mariner's compass, the use of magnetic variation to establish longitude and the cause of magnetic variation.
Dates:
1820
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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Petitions for assistance from Benjamin Workman, 1810 - 1818
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/12: 485-494
Scope and Contents
Some were written while Workman was imprisoned in the debtor's prison at Newgate. The petitions include a poster giving details of his services as a tutor in navigation, mathematics, nautical astronomy, etc. [RGO 14/12: 494].
Dates:
1810 - 1818
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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Reports on Papers, Instruments, etc, 1795 - 1826
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/10: 249-280
Scope and Contents
Reports on various papers and instruments submitted for examination and discussion by the Board of Longitude.
Dates:
1795 - 1826
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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Superintendence of the Nautical Almanac after Dr Thomas Young's death, 1829-10-22
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/22: 102-103
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The first part of collection is comprised of papers concerning the internal affairs of the Board of Longitude, including the granting of awards, accounts, minutes, committee papers, petitions and memorials, the loan of instruments, publications and the payment of staff. These are followed by a wide range of papers relating to the Board's work, concerning clocks, chronometers and other instruments; longitude and latitude; magnetic variation; schemes and inventions; tables; pendulum...
Dates:
1829-10-22
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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Thomas Hope on magnetic aura, 1825
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/43: 494-507
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Correspondence regarding the effect of magnetic variation on the mariner's compass, the use of magnetic variation to establish longitude and the cause of magnetic variation.
Dates:
1825
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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