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

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Letter from Peter Lecount to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-01-08

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/36: 95

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Six letters and a related paper.

Dates: 1823-01-08

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 Peter Lecount to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-02-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 96-96a

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With an index of names.

Dates: 1823-02-06

Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Miscellaneous correspondence / Correspondence by surname J, L

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Letter from R. Raines-Baines to Dr Thomas Young, 1819-03-29

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 229-230

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Requesting that the Board of Longitude consider his invention of a sea perambulator and an accompanying machine adapted to produce results at sea. He states that he had made significant improvements to his invention since obtaining a patent.

Dates: 1819-03-29

Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Papers on nautical travel / Robert Raines-Baines on his sea perambulator

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Letter from R. Raines-Baines to Dr Thomas Young, 1819-04-17

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 231-231a

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Enquiring whether the Board of Longitude had made a decision on the machines he had presented.

Dates: 1819-04-17

Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Papers on nautical travel / Robert Raines-Baines on his sea perambulator

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Letter from R. Raines-Baines to Dr Thomas Young, 1819-05-24

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 232-232a

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Informing him of news that his perambulator had saved the HMS Comilion [Chameleon?] and two merchant vessels from running aground. He asks that Young submit this testimonial to the Board.

Dates: 1819-05-24

Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Papers on nautical travel / Robert Raines-Baines on his sea perambulator

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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, 1824-07-17

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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 Robert Tucker to Dr Thomas Young, 1819-01-29

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/37: 245

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Four letters, a proposal and four colour star charts.

Dates: 1819-01-29

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 / Captain Robert Tucker on a method using the altitude and a true bearing of the pole star

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Letter from Robert Tucker to Dr Thomas Young, 1819-01-20

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/37: 238

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Four letters, a proposal and four colour star charts.

Dates: 1819-01-20

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 / Captain Robert Tucker on a method using the altitude and a true bearing of the pole star

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Letter from Seth Hunt to Dr Thomas Young, 1819-03-27

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 325-326

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Four letters from Hunt to Dr Thomas Young and the Board of Longitude. Hunt was an American citizen residing in Covent Garden, who obtained a patent for his new escapement in 1817.

Dates: 1819-03-27

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 / Seth Hunt on a new detached escapement for chronometers

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Letter from Seth Hunt to Dr Thomas Young, 1819-03-30

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 327-328

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Four letters from Hunt to Dr Thomas Young and the Board of Longitude. Hunt was an American citizen residing in Covent Garden, who obtained a patent for his new escapement in 1817.

Dates: 1819-03-30

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 / Seth Hunt on a new detached escapement for chronometers

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Letter from Seth Hunt to Dr Thomas Young, 1819-04-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 331

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Four letters from Hunt to Dr Thomas Young and the Board of Longitude. Hunt was an American citizen residing in Covent Garden, who obtained a patent for his new escapement in 1817.

Dates: 1819-04-06