McCabe, James, 1811 (chronometer and watch maker)
Found in 23 Collections and/or Records:
Copy of a letter concerning chronometers for HMS Gloucester and listing the top four chronometers from the last annual trials, 1826-05-02
Copies of outgoing correspondence from Astronomer Royal, John Pond, and his assistant, Thomas Taylor, at the Royal Observatory. Some of the letters are addressed to chronometer makers. Note that correspondence to more than one person often appears on the same page.
Copy of a letter to James Inman requesting a chronometer for HMS Terror under Commander W. Fletcher, 1828-01-14
The letter also concerns the delivery of a chronometer by McCabe to Greenwich.
Copy of a letter to James Inman requesting that the chronometer McCabe No. 167 be issued to HMS Chanticleer under Commander Foster, 1828-03-25
Copies of outgoing correspondence from Astronomer Royal, John Pond, and his assistant, Thomas Taylor, at the Royal Observatory. Some of the letters are addressed to chronometer makers. Note that correspondence to more than one person often appears on the same page.
Copy of a letter to John Croker awarding the first and second premiums for the annual chronometer trial to Messrs. McCabe and Young, respectively, 1827-06-12
Also enclosing a list of chronometers remaining for sale at the Royal Observatory.
Copy of a letter to John Croker concerning the purchase of various chronometers, 1829-08-21 - 1829-09-15
Copies of outgoing correspondence from Astronomer Royal, John Pond, and his assistant, Thomas Taylor, at the Royal Observatory. Some of the letters are addressed to chronometer makers. Note that correspondence to more than one person often appears on the same page.
Letter concerning the delivery of chronometers to Portsmouth by for HMS Confiance under Lieutenant Belson, 1831-05-23
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Letter concerning the registering of a chronometer by McCabe as unfit for service, 1831-02-28
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
List of orders received concerning the issuing of chronometers to H M Ships, 1821-07-23 - 1835-07-31
A diary of orders, received by Pond, to send chronometers to particular ships, followed by a record of the date each order was completed. This is inverted at the back of the volume.
Printed letter concerning a chronometer for HMS Alban under Lieutenant A. Kennedy, 1832-12-16
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Printed letter concerning a chronometer for HMS Arachne under Commander W.G. Agar, 1831-09-26
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Printed letter concerning a chronometer for HMS Dee under Commander E. Stanley, 1833-11-25
Sent by Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Printed letter concerning a chronometer for HMS Pantaloon under Lieutenant S.C. Dacres, 1832-10-29
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Printed letter concerning a chronometer for HMS Rolla under Lieutenant F.H.H. Glasse, 1835-03-04
Sent by Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Printed letter concerning a chronometer for HMS Romney under Mr J. Wood, 1835-04-28
Sent by A.B. Becher to John Pond.
Printed letter concerning a chronometer for HMS Scorpion under Lieutenant N. Robilliard, 1834-01-29
Sent by Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Printed letter concerning a chronometer for HMS Tweed under Captain A. Bertram, 1831-07-08
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Printed letter concerning a chronometer for HMS Victor under Captain A. Ellice, 1831-08-29
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Printed letter concerning two chronometers for HMS Actaeon under Captain F.W. Grey, 1831-04-15
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Printed letter concerning two chronometers for HMS Saint Vincent under Captain H.F. Senhouse, 1831-03-09
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Printed letter concerning two chronometers for HMS Satellite under Commander R. Smart, 1833-06-10
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Printed letter concerning two chronometers for HMS Sparrowhawk under Commander C. Pearson, 1834-02-05
Sent by Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Printed letter concerning two chronometers for HMS Victor under Commander R. Crosier, 1835-02-20
Sent by A.B. Becher to John Pond.
Printed letter concerning two chronometers for HMS Volage under Captain G.B. Martin, and the purchase of a chronometer in India, 1833-06-19
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
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