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Item
Charles Hudson on the quadrature of the circle, 1825-04-02
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/54: 263-271
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The first part of collection is comprised of papers concerning the internal affairs of the Board of Longitude, including the granting of awards, accounts, minutes, committee papers, petitions and memorials, the loan of instruments, publications and the payment of staff. These are followed by a wide range of papers relating to the Board's work, concerning clocks, chronometers and other instruments; longitude and latitude; magnetic variation; schemes and inventions; tables; pendulum...
Dates:
1825-04-02
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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Charles Jacomb Jr. on perpetual motion, 1813
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/54: 107-110a
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The first part of collection is comprised of papers concerning the internal affairs of the Board of Longitude, including the granting of awards, accounts, minutes, committee papers, petitions and memorials, the loan of instruments, publications and the payment of staff. These are followed by a wide range of papers relating to the Board's work, concerning clocks, chronometers and other instruments; longitude and latitude; magnetic variation; schemes and inventions; tables; pendulum...
Dates:
1813
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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cheque; secondary type: miscellaneous, 1882-09-01
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 251: 2667
Scope and Contents
Letter from (Union Bank of London) to (Piersy & Co); written at London
(Letter, miscellaneous)
Dates:
1882-09-01
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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Col. Edward Sabine on the position of the magnetic pole, 1824-03-31
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/43: 458-460
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:
1824-03-31
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).
Sub-Series
Constituency Affairs, 1983 - 1987
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0014/SLKN 1/1
Scope and Contents
Mainly comprises material relating to the Deptford Labour Party.
Dates:
1983 - 1987
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge. Closures of individual files are noted in the paper catalogue, please ask staff for further details.
File
Constituency briefs: London and South East, 1987-03 - 1987-05
File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/KNNK 3/2/16
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Includes: campaign plans, particularly on general campaign strategy and organisation; schedules; lists of target seats; papers from various campaign committees and groups; papers on NK's national election tour, with regional constituency briefs; communications strategy; press information; polling data and reports; post-election reports.
Dates:
1987-03 - 1987-05
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Copies of signed proofs and lists by Fuller, 1784 - 1785
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/36: 137-149
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosed with the letter at [RGO 14/36: 150-151].
Dates:
1784 - 1785
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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Copies of three letters from Thomas Hurd to Robert Pringle, 1813-06-05 - 1814-04-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/35: 521-522
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Includes a letter and two printed papers from Jaci (of Messina), four letters written by Robert Pringle on his behalf, and copy replies from Thomas Hurd.
Dates:
1813-06-05 - 1814-04-12
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).
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 of establishing longitude by lunar methods other than lunar distances
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Papers concerning Don Antonio Maria Jaci's method of finding the longitude at sea
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Copy letter from Captain Thomas Hurd to Peter Burt, 1814-03-09
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 174-174a
Scope and Contents
Informing Burt that the Admiralty had been instructed to conduct a comparative trial of his sounding instrument and that of Edward Massey.
Dates:
1814-03-09
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 and proposal from George Lindesay, 1821-01-20
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/41: 133-134
Scope and Contents
Sent to Vice-Admiral Sir William Hope.
Dates:
1821-01-20
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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Copy of a letter concerning the shipping of instruments by Dollond to the Cape Observatory, 1827-07-15
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 68-69
Scope and Contents
Sent to John Wilson Croker from Robert Seppings, G. Legge and R.G. Middleton of the Navy Office.
Dates:
1827-07-15
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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Copy of a letter from Arnold & Dent concerning improvements to and trials of chronometers, 1832-05-16
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 93
Scope and Contents
Sent to John Barrow; originally enclosed with the letter at [RGO 5/231: 92].
Dates:
1832-05-16
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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Copy of a letter from Captain Thomas Hurd, 1812-12-02
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/68: 64v
Scope and Contents
To [Matthew Flinders?].
Dates:
1812-12-02
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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Copy of a letter from Captain Thomas Hurd to Joseph Shee, 1814-03-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 456
Scope and Contents
Informing him that his discovery of 'a fixed point' was not relevant to the remit of the Board of Longitude.
Dates:
1814-03-05
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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Copy of a letter from Captain Thomas Hurd to Samuel Ward Flinders, 1812-12-04 - 1812-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/68: 64r
Scope and Contents
Concerning remuneration for recalculating observations made on a voyage of HMS Investigator.
Dates:
1812-12-04 - 1812-12
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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Copy of a letter from Dr Thomas Young to F. Parkinson, 1823-06-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 415
Scope and Contents
Informing Parkinson that his nautical instrument has been rejected by the Board.
Dates:
1823-06-05
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
/
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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F. Parkinson on an instrument for working certain operations in navigation
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Copy of a letter from Dr Thomas Young to James Scrymgeour, 1824-03-28
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 415-416
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file:
Three letters from Scrymgeour to Dr Thomas Young, with a copy of a reply from Young.
Dates:
1824-03-28
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 George Fisher to John Barrow, 1821-02-21
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/68: 264-265
Scope and Contents
In which Fisher offers his services as astronomer to Captain Parry's Arctic expedition.
Dates:
1821-02-21
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
/
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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Copy of a letter from George Gilpin to William Forder, 1810-06-04
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/23: 263
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Four letters from Forder, with three copies of related letters sent by representatives of the Board of Longitude. Also, a plan by Forder for his improvement of timepieces.
Dates:
1810-06-04
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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Copy of a letter from John Barrow, 1821-12-11
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 106
Scope and Contents
Forwarding a letter from Fearon Fallows at Cape Town to the Board of Longitude.
Dates:
1821-12-11
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).
Item
Copy of a letter from John Roger Arnold to the Board of Longitude, 1809-02-18
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/25: 105
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The first part of collection is comprised of papers concerning the internal affairs of the Board of Longitude, including the granting of awards, accounts, minutes, committee papers, petitions and memorials, the loan of instruments, publications and the payment of staff. These are followed by a wide range of papers relating to the Board's work, concerning clocks, chronometers and other instruments; longitude and latitude; magnetic variation; schemes and inventions; tables; pendulum...
Dates:
1809-02-18
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).
Item
Copy of a letter from Joseph Shee of Seville to his son Joseph Shee (Junior) in Gibraltar, 1813-10-02 - 1813-10-06
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 445
Scope and Contents
Concerning his invention of an instrument for the discovery of 'the fixed point' of both latitude and longitude. The letter includes a petition which he asks Joseph to send on, requesting from the Government 'every privilege reserved to English meritorious subjects'. It also includes details of the instrument known as 'Shee's machine' or 'the instrument of fixed point' and establishes Shee as its inventor.
Dates:
1813-10-02 - 1813-10-06
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 letter from Lieutenant William Wood to John Barrow, 1821-09-23
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/41: 174-175
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Two letters sent by Wood along with a printed notice advertising his 'Universal Analemma'; also a forwarding letter from John Barrow.
Dates:
1821-09-23
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 Nevil Maskelyne to Joseph Manton, 1809-03-29
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 451
Scope and Contents
Enclosing a report on the rate of Manton's chronometer; see [RGO 14/24: 452].
Dates:
1809-03-29
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
/
Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives
/
Papers of the Board of Longitude
/
Papers regarding the public trials and improvements of clocks and chronometers, 1784-1828
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Papers regarding miscellaneous chronometer improvements, 1790-1828
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Correspondence concerning Joseph Manton's chronometer
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Copy of a letter from Rev. Fearon Fallows to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-06-18
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 126
Scope and Contents
Concerning his first catalogue of the principle fixed stars and remarks upon it.
Dates:
1823-06-18
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).