Kater, Henry, 1777 - 1835 (geodesist and metrologist)
Person
Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:
Item
Draft letter from [Henry Kater] to John George Hartley, 1821-09-06
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 381
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Three letters from Hartley, with two related letters from John Barrow and [Henry Kater].
Dates:
1821-09-06
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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GBR/0180/RGO, Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives
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Papers of the Board of Longitude
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Correspondence regarding methods and instruments used to establish longitude and the use of chronometers at sea
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Correspondence with John George Hartley on a solar timepiece
Item
Letter from George Dollond to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-04-19
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 83-84
Scope and Contents
Concerning the cost of a transit instrument and a reflecting telescope.
Dates:
1820-04-19
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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Letter from John Barrow to Captain Kater, 1821-09-04
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 6-6a
Scope and Contents
Concerning a treatise and a book of navigational tables by Dr Inman.
Dates:
1821-09-04
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
Letter from John Barrow to Captain Kater, 1821-09-06
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 380
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing a letter from John George Hartley.
Dates:
1821-09-06
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).
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
/
Correspondence with John George Hartley on a solar timepiece
Item
Letter from John Wilson Croker to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-05-05
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 41-41a
Scope and Contents
Concerning Kater's application to be Naval Hydrographer.
Dates:
1823-05-05
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).
Item
Letter from L. Breguet to Monsieur Kuter [Henry Kater?], 1823-03-29
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 406-407
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file:
Letter, observations and a drawing.
Dates:
1823-03-29
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 Thomas Taylor to Captain Kater, 1825-03-25
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/23: 86
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Includes accounts of the rates of chronometers, reports on chronometer trials, and eleven related letters.
Dates:
1825-03-25
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
Remarks on a report concerning the establishment of the Cape Observatory, 1820
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 212-213
Scope and Contents
Sent to Captain Kater.
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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