Young, Thomas, 1773 - 1829 (physician, physicist and egyptologist)
Person
Found in 330 Collections and/or Records:
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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
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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
Scope and Contents
Concerning the superintendence of chronometers given to the Hydrographer.
Dates:
1819-06-20
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Letter from John Croker to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-02-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/23: 57-58
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Includes accounts of the rates of chronometers, reports on chronometer trials, and eleven related letters.
Dates:
1823-02-05
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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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
Scope and Contents
Concerning a letter from Fearon Fallows at the Cape Observatory.
Dates:
1822-10-14
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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
Scope and Contents
Providing a description of his instrument.
Dates:
1825-12-12
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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
Conditions Governing Access:
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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
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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
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 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
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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
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 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
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 from John Tyrell Baylee to Dr Thomas Young, 1824-08-02
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/37: 291
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Six letters and a proposal.
Dates:
1824-08-02
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 from John Tyrell Baylee to Dr Thomas Young, 1825-07-30
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/37: 292
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Six letters and a proposal.
Dates:
1825-07-30
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 from John Tyrell Baylee to Dr Thomas Young, 1826-12-15
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/37: 293
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Six letters and a proposal.
Dates:
1826-12-15
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 from John Tyrell Baylee to Dr Thomas Young, 1826-12-15
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/37: 294-295
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Six letters and a proposal.
Dates:
1826-12-15
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 from John Wilson Croker to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-05-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 41-41a
Scope and Contents
Concerning Kater's application to be Naval Hydrographer.
Dates:
1823-05-05
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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
Scope and Contents
Concerning bills for instruments.
Dates:
1821-06-02
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Letter from Joseph Barlow to Dr Thomas Young, 1818-11-24
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/34: 255-255a
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Six letters from Joseph Barlow, with accompanying papers and two related notes from the Navy Office.
Dates:
1818-11-24
Conditions Governing Access:
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