Gilbert, Davies, 1767 - 1839 (MP, scientist and antiquary)
Person
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
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Account of Peter Barlow's experiments on board the ships 'Leven', 'Conway' and 'Griper' for correcting the local attraction of the vessels, 1819 - 1824
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/43: 596-656
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Correspondence regarding the effect of magnetic variation on the mariner's compass, the use of magnetic variation to establish longitude and the cause of magnetic variation.
Dates:
1819 - 1824
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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Copy of a letter from Sir James South to the President and Council of the Royal Society, 1827-11-06
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 314-317
Scope and Contents
Regarding the comparative state of astronomical observations in England and on the Continent.
Dates:
1827-11-06
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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Copy of a reply from Davies Gilbert (on behalf of the Royal Society) to Sir James South, 1828-01-30
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 318-319
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Observations and correspondence regarding miscellaneous astronomical matters.
Dates:
1828-01-30
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 Davies Gilbert to Dr Thomas Young, 1821
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 166
Scope and Contents
Concerning a letter received from Fearon Fallows at the Cape of Good Hope.
Dates:
1821
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 Davies Gilbert to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-09-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 167-168
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Three letters.
Dates:
1822-09-03
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 Davies Gilbert to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-09-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 169-170
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Three letters.
Dates:
1822-09-03
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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