Westphal, George Augustus, Sir, 1785 - 1875 (Knight, naval officer)
Person
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Item
Copy of a letter to John Roger Arnold requesting three chronometers for HMS Jupiter under Captain Westphal, 1922-07-24
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/233: 5v/2
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:
1922-07-24
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 chronometers for HMS Jupiter under Captain David Dunn, 1824-01-26
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/229: 159
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.
Dates:
1824-01-26
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 three chronometers for HMS Jupiter under Captain George Augustus Westphal, 1822-07-23
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/229: 57
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.
Dates:
1822-07-23
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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Papers of Admiral Tchitchagoff, 1844
File
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/830
Scope and Contents
Two piece of writing by Admiral Tchitchagoff (Chichagov), marked 1 and 2:1. Letter to Sir George [Westphal], 25 April 1844, mentioning a telescope and micrometer he intends for the Greenwich Observatory.2. Note, possibly in Airy's hand, presenting a small case of instruments to the Royal Observatory.There is also an envelope marked 'Admiral Tchitchagoff to Captain Sir Geo Westphal Nos 1 and 2'; a covering note by Airy; and modern notes concerning the documents,...
Dates:
1844
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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Printed letter concerning three chronometers for HMS Vernon under Captain G.A. Westphal, 1833-01-23
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 137
Scope and Contents
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1833-01-23
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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