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

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Found in 303 Collections and/or Records:

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Letter from James Scrymgeour to [Dr Thomas Young], 1824-04-09

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 417-418
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With an additional note by Andrew Ure.

Dates: 1824-04-09
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Papers regarding the public trials and improvements of clocks and chronometers, 1784-1828 / Correspondence with James Scrymgeour on chronometer improvements
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Letter from James Scrymgeour to Dr Thomas Young, 1824-07-09

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 419-420
Scope and Contents From the Sub-file:

Three letters from Scrymgeour to Dr Thomas Young, with a copy of a reply from Young.

Dates: 1824-07-09
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Papers regarding the public trials and improvements of clocks and chronometers, 1784-1828 / Correspondence with James Scrymgeour on chronometer improvements
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Letter from James Scrymgeour to Dr Thomas Young, 1824-04-27

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 423
Scope and Contents From the Sub-file:

Two letters, sent to Dr Thomas Young and the Board of Longitude.

Dates: 1824-04-27
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Papers regarding the public trials and improvements of clocks and chronometers, 1784-1828 / James Scrymgeour on his new chronometer and escapement
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Letter from James South on determining longitude by the eclipses of Jupiter's satellites, 1828-06-05

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/36: 122-124
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Sent to Dr Thomas Young.

Dates: 1828-06-05
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Correspondence regarding methods of establishing longitude by Jupiter's satellites, the planets and fixed stars
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Letter from James Willis to Dr Thomas Young, 1819-04-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 169-169a
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With an index of names.

Dates: 1819-04-06
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Miscellaneous correspondence / Correspondence by surname V, W, Y
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Letter from J.F.W. Herschel to Dr Thomas Young, 1829-01-08

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 222-223
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On assisting [William] Richardson in reducing the observations taken at Parramatta Observatory under Sir Thomas Brisbane.

Dates: 1829-01-08
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Observations and correspondence / Papers concerning the observatory at Parramatta
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Letter from John Abram to Dr Thomas Young, 1819-11-16

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/35: 368-368a
Dates: 1819-11-16
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Correspondence regarding methods of establishing longitude by lunar methods other than lunar distances / John Abram on finding the longitude by the moon's altitude
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Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-11-24

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/23: 81
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Includes accounts of the rates of chronometers, reports on chronometer trials, and eleven related letters.

Dates: 1823-11-24
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Papers regarding the public trials and improvements of clocks and chronometers, 1779-1826 / Papers regarding chronometer trials
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Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1821-05-19

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/36: 91-92
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Concerning the letter from Peter Lecount at [RGO 14/36: 89-90].

Dates: 1821-05-19
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Correspondence regarding methods of establishing longitude by Jupiter's satellites, the planets and fixed stars / Peter Lecount on a marine chair for observing Jupiter's satellites
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Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1827-06-13

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/36: 115
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Anonymous letter and proposal, with a forwarding letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young.

Dates: 1827-06-13
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Correspondence regarding methods of establishing longitude by Jupiter's satellites, the planets and fixed stars / Proposal on determining longitude by the eclipses of Jupiter's satellites
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Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1819-05-05

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 350
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Enclosing the proposal from William Rhead at [RGO 14/38: 351-352].

Dates: 1819-05-05
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Correspondence regarding methods and instruments used to establish longitude and the use of chronometers at sea / William Rhead on an instrument for solving navigational problems
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Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-03-14

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 366
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Originally enclosing the letter at [RGO 14/38: 364-365].

Dates: 1820-03-14
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Correspondence regarding methods and instruments used to establish longitude and the use of chronometers at sea / James Haviland on an instrument for finding longitude
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Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-04-05

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 414
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Originally enclosing a letter and paper from F. Parkinson; see [RGO 14/38: 410-411] and [RGO 14/38: 412-413].

Dates: 1823-04-05
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Correspondence regarding methods and instruments used to establish longitude and the use of chronometers at sea / F. Parkinson on an instrument for working certain operations in navigation
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Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1824-03-18

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 426
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Enclosing the letter from G. Lupton at [RGO 14/38: 427-428].

Dates: 1824-03-18
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Correspondence regarding methods and instruments used to establish longitude and the use of chronometers at sea / G. Lupton on an instrument for finding longitude
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Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1821-02-27

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/68: 263
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Originally enclosing a copy of a letter from George Fisher; see [RGO 14/68: 264].

Dates: 1821-02-27
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Correspondence and related papers regarding observations made on voyages of discovery / Letters concerning George Fisher's offer to serve as astronomer to Captain Parry's Arctic expedition
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Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1825-07-19

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 8-9
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Concerning a copy of a letter from Thomas Kerigan; see [RGO 14/55: 10-11].

Dates: 1825-07-19
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Miscellaneous correspondence / Correspondence by surname A, B, C / Letters from the Admiralty Office
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Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1825-11-07

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 12-12a
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Concerning the appointment of Peter Lecount to the crew of HMS Prince Regent.

Dates: 1825-11-07
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Miscellaneous correspondence / Correspondence by surname A, B, C / Letters from the Admiralty Office
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Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1826-01-26

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 13-14
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Concerning a replacement transit instrument for the Royal Naval College at Portsmouth

Dates: 1826-01-26
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Miscellaneous correspondence / Correspondence by surname A, B, C / Letters from the Admiralty Office
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Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-04-03

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 104-104a
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Concerning the letter from Gore Ouseley at [RGO 14/55: 102-103].

Dates: 1822-04-03
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Miscellaneous correspondence / Correspondence by surname M, N, O / Correspondence on Thomas Magrath's apparatus for ascertaining time in every climate
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Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1829-02-20

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 228
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Informing him that the Admiralty had authorised the reduction of the observations taken at Parramatta Observatory under Sir Thomas Brisbane.

Dates: 1829-02-20
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Observations and correspondence / Papers concerning the observatory at Parramatta
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Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-05-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 334
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Enclosing a copy of a paper submitted by George Fisher; for the paper, see [RGO 14/24: 335-346].

Dates: 1820-05-06
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Papers regarding the public trials and improvements of clocks and chronometers, 1784-1828 / George Fisher on chronometer error caused by iron in ships
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Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1821-11-13

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 395
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Enclosing three papers by Peter Lecount.

Dates: 1821-11-13
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Papers regarding the public trials and improvements of clocks and chronometers, 1784-1828 / Papers on chronometers by Peter Lecount
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Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-07-14

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 35-36
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Concerning the establishment of the Cape Observatory.

Dates: 1820-07-14
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 Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-07-24

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 38-39
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Stating that the Admiralty approved of the proposed Cape Observatory and requesting that a plan of it be prepared.

Dates: 1820-07-24
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 Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-10-16

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 42-43
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Concerning the establishment of the Cape Observatory.

Dates: 1820-10-16
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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