Barrow, John, Sir, 1764 - 1848 (1st Baronet, Secretary of the Admiralty)
Person
Found in 93 Collections and/or Records:
Item
Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1826-01-26
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 13-14
Scope and Contents
Concerning a replacement transit instrument for the Royal Naval College at Portsmouth
Dates:
1826-01-26
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-04-03
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 104-104a
Scope and Contents
Concerning the letter from Gore Ouseley at [RGO 14/55: 102-103].
Dates:
1822-04-03
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-11-24
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/23: 81
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Includes accounts of the rates of chronometers, reports on chronometer trials, and eleven related letters.
Dates:
1823-11-24
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-05-06
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 334
Scope and Contents
Enclosing a copy of a paper submitted by George Fisher; for the paper, see [RGO 14/24: 335-346].
Dates:
1820-05-06
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1821-11-13
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 395
Scope and Contents
Enclosing three papers by Peter Lecount.
Dates:
1821-11-13
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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).
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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).
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Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1824-03-08
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 61-62
Scope and Contents
Concerning instruments to be supplied for the Cape Observatory (with a list of the same).
Dates:
1824-03-08
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 John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1824-12-01
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 63-63a
Scope and Contents
Concerning the appointment of Captain William Ronald as assistant astronomer at the Cape Observatory.
Dates:
1824-12-01
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1821 - 1828
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 65-65a
Scope and Contents
Concerning instruments for the Cape Observatory.
Dates:
1821 - 1828
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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