McCabe, James, 1811 (chronometer and watch maker)
Person
Found in 23 Collections and/or Records:
Item
Copy of a letter concerning chronometers for HMS Gloucester and listing the top four chronometers from the last annual trials, 1826-05-02
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/233: 34r
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
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.
Dates:
1826-05-02
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
Copy of a letter to James Inman requesting a chronometer for HMS Terror under Commander W. Fletcher, 1828-01-14
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/233: 42r/1
Scope and Contents
The letter also concerns the delivery of a chronometer by McCabe to Greenwich.
Dates:
1828-01-14
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
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
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/233: 42v/1
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
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.
Dates:
1828-03-25
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
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
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/233: 38r-39
Scope and Contents
Also enclosing a list of chronometers remaining for sale at the Royal Observatory.
Dates:
1827-06-12
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
Copy of a letter to John Croker concerning the purchase of various chronometers, 1829-08-21 - 1829-09-15
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/233: 50v
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
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.
Dates:
1829-08-21 - 1829-09-15
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).
Item
Letter concerning the delivery of chronometers to Portsmouth by for HMS Confiance under Lieutenant Belson, 1831-05-23
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 25
Scope and Contents
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1831-05-23
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 the registering of a chronometer by McCabe as unfit for service, 1831-02-28
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 11
Scope and Contents
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1831-02-28
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
List of orders received concerning the issuing of chronometers to H M Ships, 1821-07-23 - 1835-07-31
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/233: 64d(v)-115r
Scope and Contents
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.
Dates:
1821-07-23 - 1835-07-31
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
Printed letter concerning a chronometer for HMS Alban under Lieutenant A. Kennedy, 1832-12-16
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 132
Scope and Contents
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1832-12-16
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
Printed letter concerning a chronometer for HMS Arachne under Commander W.G. Agar, 1831-09-26
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 61
Scope and Contents
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1831-09-26
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
Printed letter concerning a chronometer for HMS Dee under Commander E. Stanley, 1833-11-25
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 201
Scope and Contents
Sent by Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1833-11-25
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).
Item
Printed letter concerning a chronometer for HMS Pantaloon under Lieutenant S.C. Dacres, 1832-10-29
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 119
Scope and Contents
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1832-10-29
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
Printed letter concerning a chronometer for HMS Rolla under Lieutenant F.H.H. Glasse, 1835-03-04
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 284
Scope and Contents
Sent by Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1835-03-04
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
Printed letter concerning a chronometer for HMS Romney under Mr J. Wood, 1835-04-28
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 301
Scope and Contents
Sent by A.B. Becher to John Pond.
Dates:
1835-04-28
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
Printed letter concerning a chronometer for HMS Scorpion under Lieutenant N. Robilliard, 1834-01-29
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 224
Scope and Contents
Sent by Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1834-01-29
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
Printed letter concerning a chronometer for HMS Tweed under Captain A. Bertram, 1831-07-08
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 41
Scope and Contents
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1831-07-08
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
Printed letter concerning a chronometer for HMS Victor under Captain A. Ellice, 1831-08-29
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 54
Scope and Contents
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1831-08-29
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
Printed letter concerning two chronometers for HMS Actaeon under Captain F.W. Grey, 1831-04-15
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 18
Scope and Contents
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1831-04-15
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).
Item
Printed letter concerning two chronometers for HMS Saint Vincent under Captain H.F. Senhouse, 1831-03-09
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 12
Scope and Contents
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1831-03-09
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
Printed letter concerning two chronometers for HMS Satellite under Commander R. Smart, 1833-06-10
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 160
Scope and Contents
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1833-06-10
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
Printed letter concerning two chronometers for HMS Sparrowhawk under Commander C. Pearson, 1834-02-05
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 226
Scope and Contents
Sent by Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1834-02-05
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).
Item
Printed letter concerning two chronometers for HMS Victor under Commander R. Crosier, 1835-02-20
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 275b
Scope and Contents
Sent by A.B. Becher to John Pond.
Dates:
1835-02-20
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
Printed letter concerning two chronometers for HMS Volage under Captain G.B. Martin, and the purchase of a chronometer in India, 1833-06-19
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 165
Scope and Contents
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1833-06-19
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).
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