Greenwich
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 310 Collections and/or Records:
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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: 136
Scope and Contents
Sent from McCabes and Strachan 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).
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Letter confirming attendance at an investigatory meeting on 2 March 1835, 1835-02-26
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 245
Scope and Contents
Sent from Arnold and Dent to John Pond. The letter also requests the attendance of Messrs Henry Appleton, and Birchell.
Dates:
1835-02-26
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 confirming delivery of French chronometer nos. 1895 and 4300, 1829-03-21
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 100
Scope and Contents
The letter also confirms receipt of Arnold chronometer Nos. 405 and 421, and Murray chronometer No. 816. Sent from James Moore French to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1829-03-21
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 confirming ownership of chronometers deposited at the Royal Observatory, 1829-08-19
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 126
Scope and Contents
Sent from William Goffe to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1829-08-19
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 confirming ownership of two chronometers deposited at the Royal Observatory, 1829-08-19
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 125
Scope and Contents
Sent from Robert Roskell to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1829-08-19
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 confirming receipt of Arnold chronometer Nos. 369 and 137 for repair, 1829-06-17
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 108
Scope and Contents
Sent from Charles Strachan to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1829-06-17
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).
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Letter confirming receipt of bill for sale of chronometer, 1828-10-29
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 87
Scope and Contents
Sent from Robert Roskell to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1828-10-29
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 confirming receipt of Mudge chronometer No. 4 and Earnshaw chronometer No. 363, 1828-03-04
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 69-70
Scope and Contents
Sent from William Johnson to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1828-03-04
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 confirming sale price of chronometer, 1828-07-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 73
Scope and Contents
Sent from James Cope to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1828-07-05
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 confirming that no chronometers are to be sent for trial, 1828-03-06
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 63
Scope and Contents
Sent from Charles Young to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1828-03-06
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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Letter confirming that two chronometers have been dispatched for His Majesty's Service, 1828-08-26
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 84
Scope and Contents
Sent from Richard Webster to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1828-08-26
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 consenting to sale of chronometer to the government, 1829-09-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 129
Scope and Contents
Sent from Peter Des Granges to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1829-09-05
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 criticising decision to withdraw some chronometers from trial, 1829-09-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 133
Scope and Contents
Only chronometers which were the workmanship of the applicant were permitted to remain in the trial. Sent from John Walker 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).
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Letter enclosing a bill for the sale of Webster chronometer No. 638, 1826-05-15
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 45
Scope and Contents
Sent from Richard Webster 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 enclosing account for sale of chronometer Nos. 168, 169 and 194, 1829-10-01
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 140
Scope and Contents
Sent from McCabes & Strachan to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1829-10-01
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 enquiring about the chronometers supplied to Captain William Parry, 1827-04-04
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 54
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Baird to John Pond.
Dates:
1827-04-04
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 4th Earl of Sandwich, Hinchingbrooke, 1772-06-01
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 4/187/5: 1
Scope and Contents
Letter requesting Nevil Maskelyne to attend the election of a Professor of Chemistry at the University of Cambridge.
Dates:
1772-06-01
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 Captain Samuel Wallis, Frithhill, near St Germans, Cornwall, 1771-12-17
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 4/187/3: 1-2
Scope and Contents
Letter regarding the circumstances of the eclipse of 25 July 1767 mentioned in the previous letter at [RGO 4/187: 2].
Dates:
1771-12-17
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).
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Letter from Captain William Mudge, Amesbury, Wiltshire, 1790 - 1799
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 4/187/15: 1-2
Scope and Contents
The letter requests Nevil Maskelyne to communicate to Captain Mudge anything he should discover in a paper, relative to a Trigonometrical Survey, that requires explanation. Also contain a series of equations by Maskelyne.
Dates:
1790 - 1799
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 Charles Blackburn to Dr Thomas Young, 1824-02-06
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/41: 42
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Four letters from Charles Blackburn of the Royal Naval College to Dr Thomas Young.
Dates:
1824-02-06
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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Letter from Charles Hutton, Woolwich, 1785-06-27
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 4/187/11: 1-2
Scope and Contents
Covering letter sent with two enclosed papers (non-extant) requesting Maskelyne to return the papers with any remarks he may be pleased to make. The letter is covered with Maskelyne's calculations and sketches.
Dates:
1785-06-27
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 from Charles Hutton, Woolwich, 1793-12-19
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 4/187/18: 1
Scope and Contents
The letter is primarily concerned with the progress of 'A Mathematical and Philosophical Dictionary' upon which Charles Hutton was working. Various calculations and equations cover the reverse page of the letter.
Dates:
1793-12-19
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 from Charles Hutton, Woolwich, 1796-02-27
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 4/187/26: 1
Scope and Contents
The letter is concerned with Simpson's method for computing series.
Dates:
1796-02-27
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 from Cuthbert Collingwood to Charles Robert Darwin; written at Greenwich, 1866-02-15
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 161: 212
Scope and Contents
Letter from Cuthbert Collingwood to Charles Robert Darwin; written at Greenwich
(Letter)
Dates:
1866-02-15
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.
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Letter from Cuthbert Collingwood to Charles Robert Darwin; written at Greenwich, 1866-02-20
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 161: 213
Scope and Contents
Letter from Cuthbert Collingwood to Charles Robert Darwin; written at Greenwich
(Letter)
Dates:
1866-02-20
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.