Beaufort, Francis, Sir, 1774 - 1857 (Knight, Rear Admiral and hydrographer)
Person
Found in 402 Collections and/or Records:
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Letter concerning repairs to chronometers to be carried out by Messrs. Arnold & Dent, 1831-08-26
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 53
Scope and Contents
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1831-08-26
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 results of the annual chronometer trial and a complaint lodged by Robert & Henry Molyneux, 1833-12-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 203
Scope and Contents
Sent by Francis Beaufort to John Pond; see also [RGO 5/231: 204].
Dates:
1833-12-05
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 sums to be offered to various chronometer makers, 1833-12-17
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 210
Scope and Contents
Sent by Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1833-12-17
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 concerning the conveyance of chronometers to Portsmouth and Plymouth by HMS Hermes under Lieutenant J. Wright, 1832-11-26
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 127
Scope and Contents
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1832-11-26
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 the conveyance of six chronometers to Mr Cox at Devonport, via HMS Diligence, 1832-02-14
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 83
Scope and Contents
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1832-02-14
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).
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Letter concerning the cost of fixing unserviceable chronometers, 1829-11-20
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/230: 182
Scope and Contents
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1829-11-20
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 the delivery of chronometers by French to Captain Back for his Arctic expedition, 1833-02-08
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 141
Scope and Contents
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1833-02-08
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).
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Letter concerning the delivery of chronometers to Captain Hewett and Mr Dent, 1835-04-04
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 295
Scope and Contents
Sent by Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1835-04-04
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 concerning the delivery of chronometers to HMS African, 1834-01-24
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 221
Scope and Contents
Sent by Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1834-01-24
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 concerning the delivery of chronometers to HMS Firebrand, for conveyance to HMS Rolla at Sheerness, 1835-03-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 290
Scope and Contents
Sent by Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1835-03-07
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 the delivery of chronometers to HMS Meteor for conveyance to Portsmouth estuary, 1835-07-17
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 311
Scope and Contents
Sent by Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1835-07-17
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 concerning the delivery of chronometers to HMS Salamander, 1834-11-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 261
Scope and Contents
Sent by Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1834-11-03
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 concerning the delivery of chronometers to Portsmouth by for HMS Confiance under Lieutenant Belson, 1831-05-23
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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).
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Letter concerning the delivery of chronometers to Portsmouth from the Royal Observatory, 1831-09-23
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 60
Scope and Contents
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1831-09-23
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).
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Letter concerning the delivery of chronometers to the depot at Devonport by HMS Confiance under Lieutenant Richardson, 1830-03-30
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/230: 198
Scope and Contents
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1830-03-30
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 deposit of two chronometers for trial by Mr Frodsham on behalf of his son, 1834-01-02
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 213
Scope and Contents
Sent by Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1834-01-02
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 concerning the issuing of a chronometer by Earnshaw to HMS Hermes under Lieutenant Buchan, 1831-08-24
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 49
Scope and Contents
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1831-08-24
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 concerning the issuing of chronometer 816 by Murray to HMS Blanche, 1830-04-20
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/230: 204
Scope and Contents
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1830-04-20
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 the location of HMS Winchester and the delivery of chronometers to the depot at Devonport, 1830-01-06
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/230: 188
Scope and Contents
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1830-01-06
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 concerning the price of trial chronometers, 1830-09-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/230: 226-227
Scope and Contents
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond; the letter includes a list of chronometers and their prices [RGO 5/230: 227].
Dates:
1830-09-07
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 concerning the price to be offered for a chronometer by Molyneux, 1830-09-14
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/230: 229
Scope and Contents
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1830-09-14
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).
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Letter concerning the purchase of a chronometer by Ulrich, 1832-02-16
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 84
Scope and Contents
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1832-02-16
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 the purchase of a Hornby chronometer by Rear Admiral Edward Owen at Madras, 1832-05-16
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 91
Scope and Contents
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1832-05-16
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 the purchase of a pocket chronometer by Arnold, 1833-04-29
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 152
Scope and Contents
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1833-04-29
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 purchase of a pocket chronometer by Arnold, 1833-12-20
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 211
Scope and Contents
Sent by Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1833-12-20
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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