Parker, Harold, Sir, 1735 - 1812 (6th Baronet and Secretary of the Board of Longitude)
Person
Found in 91 Collections and/or Records:
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Letter from Henry Estwick to Sir Harry Parker, 1786-04-15
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 60-60a
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file :
With an index of names.
Dates:
1786-04-15
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 Henry Ould to Sir Harry Parker, 1790
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/45: 263
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Three letters from Henry Ould of Dartmouth, Newfoundland.
Dates:
1790
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 James Brisbane to Sir Harry Parker, 1787-01-31
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/39: 25-25a
Scope and Contents
Outlining his solution to the longitude problem.
Dates:
1787-01-31
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 James Fullerton to Sir Harry Parker, 1791-06-11
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 70
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file :
With an index of names.
Dates:
1791-06-11
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 James Manderson to Sir Harry Parker, 1792-10-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/34: 72
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Letter and proposal from Manderson of HMS Hector.
Dates:
1792-10-05
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives
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Papers of the Board of Longitude
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Correspondence regarding methods of establishing longitude by lunar methods other than lunar distances
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James Manderson on finding the longitude by the moon's altitude or distance from the pole star
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Letter from James Wood to Sir Harry Parker, 1787-11-09
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 170-170a
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file:
With an index of names.
Dates:
1787-11-09
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 Job Rider to Sir 'Henry' [Harold] Parker, 1790-05-16
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/36: 24-26
Scope and Contents
On an instrument for observing eclipses of Jupiter's satellites.
Dates:
1790-05-16
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 Arnold concerning a bill for two new timekeepers, 1790-11-18
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/25: 119
Scope and Contents
Sent to Sir Harry Parker.
Dates:
1790-11-18
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 Arnold concerning adjustments to a chronometer for use by Admiral Millbanke, 1790-04-13
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/25: 118
Scope and Contents
Sent to Sir Harry Parker.
Dates:
1790-04-13
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 Arnold concerning adjustments to a chronometer for use by Admiral Millbanke, 1790
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/25: 120
Scope and Contents
Sent to Sir Harry Parker.
Dates:
1790
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 Brent about a self-moving machine, 1791-12-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/44: 19-20
Scope and Contents
Brent states that the machine could drive a mill and grind malt, and he hoped it could be of use to the commercial West India merchants for sugarcane production.
Dates:
1791-12-03
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 Hamilton to Sir Harry Parker, 1785-12-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 507-508
Scope and Contents
Acknowledging the receipt of a letter from the Board of Longitude inviting him to lay his plans for finding longitude before the Board. Hamilton says he had hoped for half an hour to personally converse, as his method involved 'no plan, no more than gun-powder or the load-stone'.
Dates:
1785-12-03
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 Ibbetson to Sir Harry Parker, 1788-12-10
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 89-89a
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file:
With an index of names.
Dates:
1788-12-10
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 Pine to Sir Harry Parker, 1790-12-04
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/23: 189-190b
Scope and Contents
Concerning an improved compensation pendulum.
Dates:
1790-12-04
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 Joseph Banks to Harry Parker, 1785-03-17
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 30
Scope and Contents
Concerning Antonio Maria Jaci.
Dates:
1785-03-17
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives
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Papers of the Board of Longitude
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Correspondence regarding methods and instruments used to establish longitude and the use of chronometers at sea
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Antonio Maria Jaci's method using mercurial clepsydra and a thermometer
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Letter from Joseph Delves to Sir Harry Parker, 1795-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 48-49
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-sub-file :
Three letters concerning his 'discovery of the longitude'.
Dates:
1795-03
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 Joseph Delves to Sir Harry Parker, 1795-10-02
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 50-50a
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-sub-file :
Three letters concerning his 'discovery of the longitude'.
Dates:
1795-10-02
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 Joseph Martin to Sir Harry Parker, 1793-06-10
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/45: 374-375
Scope and Contents
Concerning an invention to show the real motion of the Earth and the cause of tides.
Dates:
1793-06-10
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 'J.P.' of Margaret Street to Sir Harold Parker, 1786 - 1787
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 518
Scope and Contents
Concerning his ideas on 'the true properties and revolutions of the heavenly bodies'.
Dates:
1786 - 1787
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 Lady Harland to Sir Harry Parker, 1784-05-30
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 485
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Two letters.
Dates:
1784-05-30
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives
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Papers of the Board of Longitude
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Papers regarding the public trials and improvements of clocks and chronometers, 1784-1828
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Miscellaneous correspondence, 1784-1828
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Letters from Lady Harland concerning a chronometer lent to her late husband
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Letter from Mr Fraser to Sir Harry Parker, 1785-01-21
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 96
Scope and Contents
Concerning a proposal by Don Josef de Porras y Ruiz.
Dates:
1785-01-21
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 Mr Pointer to Sir Henry [Harry] Parker, 1790-11-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/45: 373
Scope and Contents
Concerning his 'Navigator', an instrument for ascertaining longitude.
Dates:
1790-11-07
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 Mr Schönborn to [Sir Harry Parker], 1783 - 1812
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 137-138
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file:
With an index of names.
Dates:
1783 - 1812
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 Nathaniel Allen to Sir Harry Parker, 1788
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/39: 11-11a
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Three letters from Allen concerning his proposed method of perpetually finding longitude at sea; written from 32 Red Lion Street, Clerkenwell, London.
Dates:
1788
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 Nathaniel Allen to Sir Harry Parker, 1792
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/39: 12
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Three letters from Allen concerning his proposed method of perpetually finding longitude at sea; written from 32 Red Lion Street, Clerkenwell, London.
Dates:
1792
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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