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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 John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1819-03-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/35: 310
Scope and Contents

Originally enclosing the observations by Thomas Hedgcock at [RGO 14/35: 306-309].

Dates: 1819-03-02
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 / Thomas Hedgcock on finding the longitude by an altitude of the sun, moon or star
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Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1819-10-18

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/35: 367
Scope and Contents

Enclosing the letter by John Abram at [RGO 14/35: 368-368a].

Dates: 1819-10-18
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, 1824-07-03

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 7-7a
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Concerning a letter and treatise by J.T. Baylee.

Dates: 1824-07-03
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 concerning Massey's chronometer, 1818-11-22 - 1818-11-27

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/23: 25
Scope and Contents From the Item:

Twelve reports and two letters.

Dates: 1818-11-22 - 1818-11-27
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, 1779-1826 / Hydrographer's reports relating to chronometers, and related material
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Letter from John Battle on a perpetual lunar dial, 1826-12-13

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/44: 4-5
Scope and Contents

Sent to Dr Thomas Young.

Dates: 1826-12-13
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Correspondence regarding miscellaneous schemes and inventions
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Letter from John Carey to Dr Thomas Young, 1825-05-28

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 477-478
Scope and Contents

Originally enclosing a paper on timekeepers.

Dates: 1825-05-28
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 regarding miscellaneous chronometer improvements, 1790-1828 / Letters from John Carey on timekeepers
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Letter from John Carr to Dr Thomas Young, 1826-01-10

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/41: 85
Dates: 1826-01-10
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Correspondence on finding latitude / John Carr's quick method of finding latitude using double altitudes
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Letter from John Cole to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-03-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/41: 116-117
Scope and Contents From the Item:

Paper and two letters.

Dates: 1822-03-02
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Correspondence on finding latitude / John Cole's method of finding latitude using the time employed in the Sun's rising and setting
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Letter from John Couch to Dr Thomas Young, 1819-01-19

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/44: 85-86
Scope and Contents

Concerning a number of planned improvements to navigation including: a kite for communicating with ships in distress; a proposal to replace hay for cattle on board ships with dried parsnips and carrots to avoid fires and sodden hay; and a new copper limber-chain and tar-lamp.

Dates: 1819-01-19
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Correspondence regarding miscellaneous schemes and inventions / Various nautical improvements by Lieutenant John Couch
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Letter from John Couch to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-04-25

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/44: 93-94
Scope and Contents

Requesting a reward for various nautical improvements including: an apparatus for landing or making a descent in a gale; a direction bearer; a main topsail storm staysail for preventing a line of battleships from broaching-to in gales; swivel frame-blocks for better working the mizzen topsail; a storm-stay trysail; and a theodolite with a reading mirror.

Dates: 1823-04-25
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Correspondence regarding miscellaneous schemes and inventions / Various nautical improvements by Lieutenant John Couch
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Letter from John Croker to Dr Thomas Young, 1819-06-20

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/23: 26-27
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Concerning the superintendence of chronometers given to the Hydrographer.

Dates: 1819-06-20
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 / Hydrographer's reports relating to chronometers, and related material
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Letter from John Croker to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-02-25

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/23: 59-60a
Scope and Contents From the Item:

Includes accounts of the rates of chronometers, reports on chronometer trials, and eleven related letters.

Dates: 1823-02-25
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 Croker to [Dr Thomas Young?], 1823-04-25

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/23: 75
Scope and Contents From the Item:

Includes accounts of the rates of chronometers, reports on chronometer trials, and eleven related letters.

Dates: 1823-04-25
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 Croker to [Dr Thomas Young?], 1823-04-26

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/23: 76
Scope and Contents From the Item:

Includes accounts of the rates of chronometers, reports on chronometer trials, and eleven related letters.

Dates: 1823-04-26
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 Croker to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-04-19

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 420
Scope and Contents

Originally enclosing the letter from John George Hartley at [RGO 14/38: 418-419].

Dates: 1823-04-19
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 / John George Hartley on an instrument for finding longitude
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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 Davies to Dr Thomas Young, 1825-12-12

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/44: 99-100
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Providing a description of his instrument.

Dates: 1825-12-12
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Correspondence regarding miscellaneous schemes and inventions / John Davies on an instrument for saving on computations
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Letter from John Davies to Dr Thomas Young, 1825-12 - 1826-03

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/44: 101
Scope and Contents

Concerning a letter and description of his instrument which he had previously sent but which had not reached its destination.

Dates: 1825-12 - 1826-03
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Correspondence regarding miscellaneous schemes and inventions / John Davies on an instrument for saving on computations
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Letter from John Davies to Dr Thomas Young, 1826-03-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/44: 102-103
Scope and Contents

Providing a description of his instrument.

Dates: 1826-03-06
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Correspondence regarding miscellaneous schemes and inventions / John Davies on an instrument for saving on computations
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Letter from John George Hartley to Dr Thomas Young, 1821-09-30

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 386-387
Scope and Contents From the Item:

Three letters from Hartley, with two related letters from John Barrow and [Henry Kater].

Dates: 1821-09-30
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 / Correspondence with John George Hartley on a solar timepiece
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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
Scope and Contents

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 Merricks concerning his 'marine or floating sun dial', 1825-01-25

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/44: 224-226
Scope and Contents

The letter includes a sketch of the instrument.

Dates: 1825-01-25
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Correspondence regarding miscellaneous schemes and inventions
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Letter from John Shaw to Dr Thomas Young, 1827-08-27

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 439-440
Scope and Contents From the Sub-file:

Two letters.

Dates: 1827-08-27
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 / John Shaw on chronometer improvements
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Letter from John Tyrell Baylee to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-10-07

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/37: 287
Scope and Contents From the Item:

Six letters and a proposal.

Dates: 1822-10-07
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 / John Tyrell Baylee on finding the longitude by a fixed star
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Letter from John Tyrell Baylee to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-07-31

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/37: 290
Scope and Contents From the Item:

Six letters and a proposal.

Dates: 1823-07-31
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 / John Tyrell Baylee on finding the longitude by a fixed star

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