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Taylor, Thomas J, 1772 (assistant at Royal Observatory)

 Person

Found in 146 Collections and/or Records:

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An account for repairs to Earnshaw chronometer Nos. 343, 717 and 814, 1831-04-21

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 183
Scope and Contents

Sent from William Johnson to Thomas Taylor.

Dates: 1831-04-21
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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An account listing chronometers awaiting repair, 1829-05-15

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 103
Scope and Contents

Provides details of repairs for chronometer Nos. 405, 421, 425, 485, 502, 511, 530, 541. Sent from John Roger Arnold to Thomas Taylor.

Dates: 1829-05-15
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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Copy of a letter to John Pond concerning observations at Greenwich, 1831-10-07

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/233: 54r
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: 1831-10-07
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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Copy of a letter to Mr Cox ordering chronometers for HMS Java under Captain J. Wilson and HMS Genoa under Captain Burthurst, and the delivery of Porthouse No.6279 to Greenwich, 1826-02-25

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/233: 33r
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: 1826-02-25
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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Declaration signed by Francis Norris for chronometer No. 102, 1835-02-27

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 247
Scope and Contents From the File:

Letters and declarations to Pond from chronometer makers, including Robert Molyneux, Parkinson & Frodsham, Thomas Earnshaw and E.J. Dent. The volume also includes five undated lists of makers' estimates for repair from Arnold and Arnold & Dent.

Dates: 1835-02-27
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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Declaration signed by Robert Roskell, 1835-02-27

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 248
Scope and Contents From the File:

Letters and declarations to Pond from chronometer makers, including Robert Molyneux, Parkinson & Frodsham, Thomas Earnshaw and E.J. Dent. The volume also includes five undated lists of makers' estimates for repair from Arnold and Arnold & Dent.

Dates: 1835-02-27
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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Declaration signed by William Goffe, 1835-03-15

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 250
Scope and Contents From the File:

Letters and declarations to Pond from chronometer makers, including Robert Molyneux, Parkinson & Frodsham, Thomas Earnshaw and E.J. Dent. The volume also includes five undated lists of makers' estimates for repair from Arnold and Arnold & Dent.

Dates: 1835-03-15
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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Letter accompanying a report concerning repairs to a chronometer, 1833-03-19

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 216
Scope and Contents

The letter is unsigned and the report is non-extant. Sent to Thomas Taylor.

Dates: 1833-03-19
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 accompanying a signed certifying statement, 1831-10-24

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 205-206
Scope and Contents

The certifying statement asserts that John Heron is the maker and owner of chronometer No. 195 deposited at the Royal Observatory for the Competition Trial. Sent from John Heron to Thomas Taylor.

Dates: 1831-10-24
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 accompanying delivery of a two-day chronometer for submission in trial, 1830-09-29

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 172
Scope and Contents

Sent from John Grant to Thomas Taylor.

Dates: 1830-09-29
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).
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Letter accompanying delivery of Lowden chronometer No. 2 to the Royal Observatory, 1832-04-18

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 211
Scope and Contents

Sent from William Lowden to Thomas Taylor.

Dates: 1832-04-18
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 accompanying receipts for repairs to chronometer Nos. 699, 902 and 1095, 1831-06-07

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 194
Scope and Contents

Sent from Parkinson & Frodsham to Thomas Taylor.

Dates: 1831-06-07
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 acknowledging that chronometers are to be withdrawn from trial at the Royal Observatory, 1829-09-05

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 131-132
Scope and Contents

In the letter addressed to Thomas Taylor, J. Abacar requests that the chronometers continue to be held at the Royal Observatory in a private trial and at his own expense.

Dates: 1829-09-05
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).
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Letter advising chronometer not for sale, 1828-07-07

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 78-78a
Scope and Contents

The letter, sent from W. Lowden to Thomas Taylor, also expresses hope that the Lowden chronometer will succeed in a trial.

Dates: 1828-07-07
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 advising cost of repair for a silver chronometer, 1831-11-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 208
Scope and Contents

Sent from Parkinson and Frodsham to Thomas Taylor.

Dates: 1831-11-02
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).
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Letter advising cost of repair for chronometer No. 589, 1832-01-05

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 210
Scope and Contents

Sent from Barraud and Sons to Thomas Taylor.

Dates: 1832-01-05
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).
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Letter advising cost of repair to 8-day chronometer No. 342, 1833-07-18

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 218
Scope and Contents

Sent from Thomas Hewett to Thomas Taylor.

Dates: 1833-07-18
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 advising costs of repair for chronometer Nos. 10 and 777, 1831-10-31

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 207
Scope and Contents

Sent from Barraud and Sons to Thomas Taylor.

Dates: 1831-10-31
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).
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Letter advising of price of chronometer Nos. 33 and 35, 1829-08-03

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 110
Scope and Contents

Sent from Henry Appleton to Thomas Taylor.

Dates: 1829-08-03
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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Letter advising on the price of chronometer No.741, 1829-08-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 120
Scope and Contents

Sent from C. James Cope to Thomas Taylor.

Dates: 1829-08-06
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).
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Letter advising price of chronometer, 1828-07-07

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 80
Scope and Contents

Sent from G. Thorne to Thomas Taylor.

Dates: 1828-07-07
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 advising price of chronometer, 1829-08-05

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 119
Scope and Contents

Sent from Edward Taylor to Thomas Taylor.

Dates: 1829-08-05
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).
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Letter advising price of chronometer No. 2, 1829-08-03

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 113
Scope and Contents

Sent from William Lowden to Thomas Taylor.

Dates: 1829-08-03
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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Letter advising price of chronometer No. 20, 1829-08-03

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 111
Scope and Contents

Sent from Peter Des Granges to Thomas Taylor.

Dates: 1829-08-03
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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Letter advising price of chronometer No. 40, 1829-08-03

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 112
Scope and Contents

Sent from George Heyes to Thomas Taylor.

Dates: 1829-08-03
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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