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Cover letter from Sir John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1819-07-25
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 577-577a
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing a letter by G. Davidson for presentation before the Board of Longitude.
Dates:
1819-07-25
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 inability of Peter Lecount to serve during Captain Parry's Arctic expedition, 1821-03-21
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/68: 258-260
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young.
Dates:
1821-03-21
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 from Dr Thomas Young to John Barrow, 1820-07-15
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 37-37a
Scope and Contents
Concerning the establishment of the Cape Observatory and the appointment of an astronomer, an assistant and a labourer there.
Dates:
1820-07-15
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 John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1824-07-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 7-7a
Scope and Contents
Concerning a letter and treatise by J.T. Baylee.
Dates:
1824-07-03
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 Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1825-07-19
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 8-9
Scope and Contents
Concerning a copy of a letter from Thomas Kerigan; see [RGO 14/55: 10-11].
Dates:
1825-07-19
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 John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1825-11-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 12-12a
Scope and Contents
Concerning the appointment of Peter Lecount to the crew of HMS Prince Regent.
Dates:
1825-11-07
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 John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1826-01-26
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 13-14
Scope and Contents
Concerning a replacement transit instrument for the Royal Naval College at Portsmouth
Dates:
1826-01-26
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 from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-04-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 104-104a
Scope and Contents
Concerning the letter from Gore Ouseley at [RGO 14/55: 102-103].
Dates:
1822-04-03
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 Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1821-02-27
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/68: 263
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing a copy of a letter from George Fisher; see [RGO 14/68: 264].
Dates:
1821-02-27
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).
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 and related papers regarding observations made on voyages of discovery
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Letters concerning George Fisher's offer to serve as astronomer to Captain Parry's Arctic expedition
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Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-06-16
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/41: 69
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing a letter and tables from Richard Burstal, and a report on his method by the masters of the grand ships at Plymouth.
Dates:
1823-06-16
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 Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-08-06
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/41: 71
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing the letter from Richard Burstal at [RGO 14/41: 72-73].
Dates:
1823-08-06
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 John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-02-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/41: 114
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Paper and two letters.
Dates:
1822-02-12
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 from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1821-01-29
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/41: 132
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing the letter and proposal from George Lindesay at [RGO 14/41: 133-134].
Dates:
1821-01-29
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 from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1821-11-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/41: 157
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing the letter and essay at [RGO 14/41: 158-168].
Dates:
1821-11-03
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 Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1821-09-24
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/41: 173
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing a copy of a letter received from Lieutenant William Wood; see [RGO 14/41: 174-175].
Dates:
1821-09-24
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 Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1829-02-20
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 228
Scope and Contents
Informing him that the Admiralty had authorised the reduction of the observations taken at Parramatta Observatory under Sir Thomas Brisbane.
Dates:
1829-02-20
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 from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-07-14
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 35-36
Scope and Contents
Concerning the establishment of the Cape Observatory.
Dates:
1820-07-14
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).
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Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-07-24
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 38-39
Scope and Contents
Stating that the Admiralty approved of the proposed Cape Observatory and requesting that a plan of it be prepared.
Dates:
1820-07-24
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 Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-10-16
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 42-43
Scope and Contents
Concerning the establishment of the Cape Observatory.
Dates:
1820-10-16
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 Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-10-25
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 48-48a
Scope and Contents
Concerning His Majesty's Order in Council for the establishment of the Cape Observatory.
Dates:
1820-10-25
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 from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-06-11
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 51
Scope and Contents
Concerning bills for paper and for printing an account of the observatory at the Cape of Good Hope.
Dates:
1822-06-11
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 John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-07-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 52-53
Scope and Contents
Concerning Mr Murray's bill for books supplied to the Cape Observatory.
Dates:
1822-07-12
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 from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-11-20
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 54-55
Scope and Contents
Concerning the salary of a labourer at the Cape Observatory and plans to put a clock there.
Dates:
1822-11-20
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 from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-11-20
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 56-56a
Scope and Contents
Concerning the appointment of Mr P. Scully as assistant at the Cape Observatory.
Dates:
1822-11-20
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 from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-12-10
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 57-57a
Scope and Contents
Concerning the building of the Cape Observatory.
Dates:
1822-12-10
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).