Young, Thomas, 1773 - 1829 (physician, physicist and egyptologist)

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Letter from John Croker to Dr Young, 1822-10-14

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 111

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Concerning a letter from Fearon Fallows at the Cape Observatory.

Dates: 1822-10-14

Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Observations and correspondence / Correspondence with Rev. Fearon Fallows

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Letter from John Knowles to Dr Thomas Young, 1824-12-17

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 64-64a

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Concerning the plans for the Cape Observatory and the appointment of an architect.

Dates: 1824-12-17

Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Observations and correspondence / Official correspondence relating to the Cape Observatory

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Letter from John Wilson Croker to Dr Thomas Young, 1821-06-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 49-50

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Concerning bills for instruments.

Dates: 1821-06-02

Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Observations and correspondence / Official correspondence relating to the Cape Observatory

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Letter from Patrick Scully to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-08-08

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 189-191

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Writing on behalf of Fearon Fallows who was ill, giving news of their activity at Cape Town, of the site of the new observatory, of the difficult conditions in which they had to work, and of the safe arrival of a telescope by Dollond.

Dates: 1822-08-08

Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Observations and correspondence

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Letter from Rev. Fearon Fallows to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-06-13

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 108-109

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Concerning books and papers sent for the Cape Observatory, requesting a better clock, and giving news of the establishment of the observatory.

Dates: 1822-06-13

Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Observations and correspondence / Correspondence with Rev. Fearon Fallows

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Letter from Rev. Fearon Fallows to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-03-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 113-114

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Reporting on his activities concerning the establishment of the Cape Observatory.

Dates: 1823-03-06

Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Observations and correspondence / Correspondence with Rev. Fearon Fallows

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Letter from Rev. Fearon Fallows to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-06-18

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 115-116

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Concerning his catalogue [of fixed stars].

Dates: 1823-06-18

Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Observations and correspondence / Correspondence with Rev. Fearon Fallows

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Letter from Rev. Fearon Fallows to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-09-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 128-129

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Concerning tables and a plan of the observatory and giving news.

Dates: 1823-09-02

Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Observations and correspondence / Correspondence with Rev. Fearon Fallows

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Letter from Rev. Fearon Fallows to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-10-10

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 131-132

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Concerning a paper on eclipses, measurements of the height of Table Mountain, and his need for further instruments, and reporting on his activities and on the topography and geology of Cape Town.

Dates: 1823-10-10

Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Observations and correspondence / Correspondence with Rev. Fearon Fallows

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Letter from Rev. Fearon Fallows to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-10-31

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 133-134

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Concerning books and papers received, tables sent out, and a meteorological journal; requesting a Dollond repeating altitude and azimuth circle; and reporting on his activities at the Cape, which included collecting mineral specimens on Table Mountain.

Dates: 1823-10-31

Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Observations and correspondence / Correspondence with Rev. Fearon Fallows

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Letter from Rev. Fearon Fallows to Dr Thomas Young, 1824-01-03

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 152-153

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Concerning the production of new copies of his catalogue and papers (as a case of his papers had been lost in transit), and giving news received of Captain Parry.

Dates: 1824-01-03

Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Observations and correspondence / Correspondence with Rev. Fearon Fallows

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Letter from Rev. Fearon Fallows to Dr Thomas Young, 1824-07-17

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 154-155

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Informing him of the sudden departure of his assistant Mr Scully, who had left without giving notice after an incident of 'gross immoral conduct' with a young housemaid. Fallows requests that a suitably qualified person 'whose moral character is without stain or blemish' be sent as his replacement, and he recommends Mr Taylor of Greenwich for the position.

Dates: 1824-07-17

Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Observations and correspondence / Correspondence with Rev. Fearon Fallows

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Letter from Thomas Jones to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-05-30

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 181-181a

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Concerning his progress on the six-foot mural circle for the Cape Observatory and requesting £200 for his work.

Dates: 1820-05-30

Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Observations and correspondence / Letters from Thomas Jones

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Letter from Thomas Jones to Dr Thomas Young, 1821-01-24

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 182

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Concerning his progress on the six-foot mural circle for the Cape Observatory (which was half made) and requesting £200 for his work.

Dates: 1821-01-24

Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Observations and correspondence / Letters from Thomas Jones

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Letter from Thomas Jones to Dr Thomas Young, 1825-01-28

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 183-183a

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Informing him that the six-foot mural circle for the Cape Observatory was complete and requesting payment.

Dates: 1825-01-28

Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Observations and correspondence / Letters from Thomas Jones

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Letter from Thomas Jones to Dr Thomas Young, 1825-05

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 184

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Enquiring whether the changes he had made to the Greenwich mural circle should also be made to that for the Cape Observatory, and also enquiring about making spare pieces or parts.

Dates: 1825-05

Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Observations and correspondence / Letters from Thomas Jones

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 172-173a

Dates: 1822-09-06

Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Observations and correspondence

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Remarks on a report concerning the establishment of the Cape Observatory, 1820

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 212-213

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Sent to Captain Kater.

Dates: 1820

Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Observations and correspondence / Miscellaneous lists of supplies, books and articles required

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Young, Thomas, 1773 - 1829 (physician, physicist and egyptologist)

Found in 48 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from John Croker to Dr Young, 1822-10-14

Letter from John Knowles to Dr Thomas Young, 1824-12-17

Letter from John Wilson Croker to Dr Thomas Young, 1821-06-02

Letter from Patrick Scully to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-08-08

Letter from Rev. Fearon Fallows to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-06-13

Letter from Rev. Fearon Fallows to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-03-06

Letter from Rev. Fearon Fallows to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-06-18

Letter from Rev. Fearon Fallows to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-09-02

Letter from Rev. Fearon Fallows to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-10-10

Letter from Rev. Fearon Fallows to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-10-31

Letter from Rev. Fearon Fallows to Dr Thomas Young, 1824-01-03

Letter from Rev. Fearon Fallows to Dr Thomas Young, 1824-07-17

Letter from Thomas Jones to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-05-30

Letter from Thomas Jones to Dr Thomas Young, 1821-01-24

Letter from Thomas Jones to Dr Thomas Young, 1825-01-28

Letter from Thomas Jones to Dr Thomas Young, 1825-05

Lists of books required for the Cape Observatory, 1820

Note from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1827-07-15

Note from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-10-21

Note from John Croker to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-06-26

Note from John Pond to Dr Young, 1820

Note from William Hardy concerning a clock for the Cape Observatory, 1822-09-06

Remarks on a report concerning the establishment of the Cape Observatory, 1820

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