Greenwich
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 310 Collections and/or Records:
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Letter concerning delivery of two chronometers, 1827-11-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 56
Scope and Contents
Sent from Barraud & Sons to John Pond.
Dates:
1827-11-07
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 concerning details of advertisement for the deposit of chronometers at Greenwich, 1821-08-10
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 3
Scope and Contents
Sent from [James] Scott to John Pond.
Dates:
1821-08-10
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 concerning intended visit to the Royal Observatory, 1829-10-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 143
Scope and Contents
Sent from Thomas Cotterell to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1829-10-05
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).
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Letter concerning purchase of a Des Granges chronometer No. 35, 1826-05-20
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 48
Scope and Contents
Sent from Peter Des Granges to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1826-05-20
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 concerning rate of chronometer No. 1131, 1829-02-19
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 97
Scope and Contents
Sent from Edward Taylor to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1829-02-19
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 concerning repair of chronometer No.169, 1829-10-15
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 148
Scope and Contents
Sent from D. & W. Morice to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1829-10-15
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 concerning repairs to chronometer No. 16, 1825-01-26
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 11
Scope and Contents
Sent from Robert Pennington to John Pond.
Dates:
1825-01-26
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 concerning repairs to chronometer No. 233, 1829-01-19
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 95
Scope and Contents
Sent from Thomas Porthouse to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1829-01-19
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 concerning repairs to Earnshaw chronometer Nos. 705 and 815, 1826-05-16
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 46
Scope and Contents
Sent from Grimaldi and Johnson to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1826-05-16
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 concerning request to draw up a Bill of Sale, 1829-10-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 146
Scope and Contents
Sent from Henry Gardner to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1829-10-12
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 concerning return of Earnshaw chronometer No. 508, 1825-05-18
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 19
Scope and Contents
Sent from Thomas Earnshaw to John Pond.
Dates:
1825-05-18
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 concerning sale of Jackson chronometer No. 512 to the Admiralty, 1826-05-15
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 44
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Jackson to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1826-05-15
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 concerning the condition of chronometer Lancaster Nos. 552 and 566, 1825-12-02
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 36
Scope and Contents
Sent from Grimaldi & Johnson to John Pond.
Dates:
1825-12-02
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 concerning the delivery of three chronometers to the Royal Observatory, 1821-08-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 2
Scope and Contents
Sent from Sutherland Davies & Co to Pond.
Dates:
1821-08-07
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 concerning the deposit of a chronometer at the Royal Observatory, 1825-01-27
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 13
Scope and Contents
Sent from James Scott to John Wilson Croker.
Dates:
1825-01-27
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 concerning the rejection of a chronometer submitted for a trial, 1825-07-11
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 21
Scope and Contents
Sent from James Scott to John Pond.
Dates:
1825-07-11
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 concerning the submission of chronometer No. 21 for trial, 1829-08-04
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 115-116
Scope and Contents
Henry Gardner seeks advice from Thomas Taylor on appropriate wording for a declaration of ownership to accompany a chronometer for trial. Following an accident, Gardner is unable to hold the fine parts of a chronometer in his hands, but is at pains to point out that he has directed all of the workmanship.
Dates:
1829-08-04
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 concerning the value of chronometer Nos. 134 and 160, 1825-04-08
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 17
Scope and Contents
Sent from McCabes & Strachan to John Pond.
Dates:
1825-04-08
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 concerning the whereabouts of Earnshaw chronometer No. 409, 1825-07-22
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 24
Scope and Contents
Sent from Thomas Earnshaw to John Pond.
Dates:
1825-07-22
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 concerning the whereabouts of Mudge chronometer No. 8, 1825-07-25
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 25
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Letters and declarations to Pond from chronometer makers, including Robert Molyneux, Parkinson & Frodsham, Thomas Earnshaw and E.J. Dent. The volume also includes five undated lists of makers' estimates for repair from Arnold and Arnold & Dent.
Dates:
1825-07-25
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 concerning the whereabouts of Mudge chronometer No. 8 and Earnshaw chronometer No. 409, 1825-07-29
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 28
Scope and Contents
Sent from Parkinson & Frodsham to John Pond.
Dates:
1825-07-29
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 concerning the whereabouts of Mudge chronometer No. 8 and Earnshaw chronometer No. 409, 1825-07-29
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 29
Scope and Contents
Sent from Grimaldi & Johnson to John Pond.
Dates:
1825-07-29
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 concerning the whereabouts of Mudge chronometer No. 8 and Earnshaw chronometer No. 409, 1825-07-30
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 30
Scope and Contents
Sent from Clement Harris to John Pond.
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 concerning the whereabouts of two chronometers, 1825-07-27
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 27
Scope and Contents
Sent from Matthew Dutton to John Pond.
Dates:
1825-07-27
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 confirming acceptance of Government offer to purchase chronometer, 1829-09-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 135
Scope and Contents
Sent from Thomas Cotterell to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1829-09-07
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).