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Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:
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Copy of a letter from William Wales to John Daly, 1797-03-15
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 219
Scope and Contents
Written in reply to the letter at [RGO 14/38: 215-218].
Dates:
1797-03-15
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).
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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John Daly on his theory of the disposition of the Earth and on an instrument for finding longitude
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Letter from Charles Grosett to the Board of Longitude, 1796-11-16
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/45: 378-379
Scope and Contents
Concerning an earlier letter he had sent which he presumed had miscarried.
Dates:
1796-11-16
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 Evan Nepean to William Wales, 1795-12-08
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/23: 161
Scope and Contents
Concerning Thomas Mudge's proposal to supply the Royal Navy with timekeepers made upon the principle invented by his late father.
Dates:
1795-12-08
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 from Evan Nepean to William Wales, 1796-02-11
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/23: 164
Scope and Contents
Concerning a favourable report on a timekeeper by Thomas Mudge.
Dates:
1796-02-11
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 Evan Nepean to William Wales, 1796-08-19
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/23: 165
Scope and Contents
Concerning a report by Lord Hugh Seymour on timekeepers put on board the HMS Sans Pareil.
Dates:
1796-08-19
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 from George Vancouver to William Wales, 1796-03-04 - 1796-12-13
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/68: 9-12
Scope and Contents
Letter, dated 4 March 1796, concerning observations Vancouver had made during a voyage around the world on HMS Discovery. With a copy of a note to Sir Joseph Banks (on the back page) that the observations were to be reduced, dated 13 December 1796.
Dates:
1796-03-04 - 1796-12-13
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 Daly to William Wales, 1796-08-30
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 209-212
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Four letters from Daly, with a copy of a reply from William Wales.
Dates:
1796-08-30
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
/
Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives
/
Papers of the Board of Longitude
/
Correspondence regarding methods and instruments used to establish longitude and the use of chronometers at sea
/
John Daly on his theory of the disposition of the Earth and on an instrument for finding longitude
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Letter from John Daly to William Wales, 1797-03-14
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 215-218
Scope and Contents
Enclosing a description of his instrument for ascertaining longitude.
Dates:
1797-03-14
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
/
Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives
/
Papers of the Board of Longitude
/
Correspondence regarding methods and instruments used to establish longitude and the use of chronometers at sea
/
John Daly on his theory of the disposition of the Earth and on an instrument for finding longitude
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Letter from John Daly to William Wales, 1797
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 220
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Four letters from Daly, with a copy of a reply from William Wales.
Dates:
1797
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
/
Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives
/
Papers of the Board of Longitude
/
Correspondence regarding methods and instruments used to establish longitude and the use of chronometers at sea
/
John Daly on his theory of the disposition of the Earth and on an instrument for finding longitude
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Letter from John Turner to William Wales, 1796-05-01
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 155-155a
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-sub-file :
Three letters and a printed handbill.
Dates:
1796-05-01
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 Mauritius Adolphus Newton de Starck to William Wales, 1796-05-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/45: 298
Scope and Contents
Enclosing the paper at [RGO 14/45: 299-311].
Dates:
1796-05-07
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 Phinn to William Wales, 1796-07-27
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 127-127a
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-sub-file :
Three letters from Phinn, with a related letter from William Sheppard.
Dates:
1796-07-27
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 from Sir Philip Stephens to William Wales, 1796-09-02
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 146-146a
Scope and Contents
Concerning a letter and proposed method of finding longitude from Mr Phinn.
Dates:
1796-09-02
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 William Sheppard to William Wales, 1796-09-01
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 128-129
Scope and Contents
Concerning an application for a reward by Mr Phinn.
Dates:
1796-09-01
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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Letters regarding Captain J. Whidbey's claim for payment, 1797
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/12: 479-483
Scope and Contents
The claim was for astronomical work done while master of HMS 'Discovery' on its voyage of 1791-1795. It includes a list of places where the observatory was erected [RGO 14/12: 483v].
Dates:
1797
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).