Taylor, Thomas J, 1772 (assistant at Royal Observatory)
Person
Found in 227 Collections and/or Records:
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Letter concerning delivery of Earnshaw chronometer Nos. 817, 825 and 509, 1827-11-09
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 58
Scope and Contents
Sent from Thomas Earnshaw to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1827-11-09
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Letter concerning delivery of three chronometers to Mr Cox at Devonport, 1827-11-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 57
Scope and Contents
Sent from McCabes & Strachan to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1827-11-07
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 concerning intended visit to the Royal Observatory, 1829-10-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 143
Scope and Contents
Sent from Thomas Cotterell to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1829-10-05
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 concerning purchase of a Des Granges chronometer No. 35, 1826-05-20
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 48
Scope and Contents
Sent from Peter Des Granges to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1826-05-20
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).
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Letter concerning querying the withdrawal of Mr Shephard's chronometer from trial, 1835-05-26
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 306
Scope and Contents
Sent by A.B. Becher to Mr Taylor.
Dates:
1835-05-26
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).
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Letter concerning rate of chronometer No. 1131, 1829-02-19
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 97
Scope and Contents
Sent from Edward Taylor to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1829-02-19
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 concerning repair of chronometer No.169, 1829-10-15
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 148
Scope and Contents
Sent from D. & W. Morice to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1829-10-15
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 concerning repairs to chronometer No. 233, 1829-01-19
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 95
Scope and Contents
Sent from Thomas Porthouse to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1829-01-19
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 concerning repairs to Earnshaw chronometer Nos. 705 and 815, 1826-05-16
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 46
Scope and Contents
Sent from Grimaldi and Johnson to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1826-05-16
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).
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Letter concerning request to draw up a Bill of Sale, 1829-10-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 146
Scope and Contents
Sent from Henry Gardner to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1829-10-12
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 concerning sale of Jackson chronometer No. 512 to the Admiralty, 1826-05-15
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 44
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Jackson to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1826-05-15
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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Letter concerning the cost of repairs to chronometer No. 522, 1825-11-29
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 35
Scope and Contents
Sent from Barraud and Sons to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1825-11-29
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 concerning the repair of chronometer Nos. 3093 and 3063, 1825-11-28
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 34
Scope and Contents
Sent from James Moore French to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1825-11-28
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).
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Letter concerning the submission of chronometer No. 21 for trial, 1829-08-04
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 115-116
Scope and Contents
Henry Gardner seeks advice from Thomas Taylor on appropriate wording for a declaration of ownership to accompany a chronometer for trial. Following an accident, Gardner is unable to hold the fine parts of a chronometer in his hands, but is at pains to point out that he has directed all of the workmanship.
Dates:
1829-08-04
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).
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Letter confirming acceptance of Government offer to purchase chronometer, 1829-09-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 135
Scope and Contents
Sent from Thomas Cotterell to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1829-09-07
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 confirming acceptance of Government offer to purchase chronometer, 1829-09-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 136
Scope and Contents
Sent from McCabes and Strachan to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1829-09-07
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 confirming delivery of French chronometer nos. 1895 and 4300, 1829-03-21
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 100
Scope and Contents
The letter also confirms receipt of Arnold chronometer Nos. 405 and 421, and Murray chronometer No. 816. Sent from James Moore French to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1829-03-21
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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Letter confirming ownership of chronometers deposited at the Royal Observatory, 1829-08-19
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 126
Scope and Contents
Sent from William Goffe to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1829-08-19
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 confirming ownership of two chronometers deposited at the Royal Observatory, 1829-08-19
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 125
Scope and Contents
Sent from Robert Roskell to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1829-08-19
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 confirming receipt of Arnold chronometer Nos. 369 and 137 for repair, 1829-06-17
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 108
Scope and Contents
Sent from Charles Strachan to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1829-06-17
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 confirming receipt of bill for sale of chronometer, 1828-10-29
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 87
Scope and Contents
Sent from Robert Roskell to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1828-10-29
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).
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Letter confirming receipt of Mudge chronometer No. 4 and Earnshaw chronometer No. 363, 1828-03-04
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 69-70
Scope and Contents
Sent from William Johnson to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1828-03-04
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).
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Letter confirming return of chronometer No. 276 to the Admiralty, 1829-01-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 93
Scope and Contents
Sent from John R. Arnold to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1829-01-05
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 confirming sale price of chronometer, 1828-07-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 73
Scope and Contents
Sent from James Cope to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1828-07-05
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 confirming that no chronometers are to be sent for trial, 1828-03-06
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 63
Scope and Contents
Sent from Charles Young to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1828-03-06
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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