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Found in 1559 Collections and/or Records:
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Letter from John Newton to Nevil Maskelyne, 1788-10-26
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 521-521a
Scope and Contents
Concerning his invention 'for discovering the longitude by a true bearing' which involved 'a real timepiece', and which he claims much exceeded calculations based on lunar distance; addressed from Whitehaven, Cumberland.
Dates:
1788-10-26
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 Pine to Sir Harry Parker, 1790-12-04
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/23: 189-190b
Scope and Contents
Concerning an improved compensation pendulum.
Dates:
1790-12-04
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 John Pond to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1811-06-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/68: 45-46
Scope and Contents
Concerning remuneration for Matthew and Samuel Ward Flinders for recalculating observations from HMS Investigator.
Dates:
1811-06-07
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 Pond to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1811-06-18
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/68: 51-52
Scope and Contents
Concerning observations made by Captain Matthew Flinders.
Dates:
1811-06-18
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).
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Letter from John Pond to [the Board of Longitude], 1811-06-10
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/68: 47
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing a letter from Captain Flinders.
Dates:
1811-06-10
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 from John Roger Arnold concerning damage done to chronometer No. 176, 1805-07-11
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/25: 122-123
Scope and Contents
The chronometer was to be brought on a voyage under Captain Bligh.
Dates:
1805-07-11
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 from John Roger Arnold to the Board of Longitude, 1805-12-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/25: 48-49
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:
1805-12-12
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 Roger Arnold to the Board of Longitude, 1809-03-02
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/25: 106
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:
1809-03-02
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 John Shaw to Dr Thomas Young, 1827-08-27
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 439-440
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file:
Two letters.
Dates:
1827-08-27
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 John Shaw to the Board of Longitude, 1827-08-17
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 437-438
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file:
Two letters.
Dates:
1827-08-17
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 John Stoyle to George Gilpin, 1803-12-31
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/34: 142-143
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Three letters.
Dates:
1803-12-31
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).
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Letter from John Stoyle to Nevil Maskelyne, 1803-12-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/34: 140-141
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Three letters.
Dates:
1803-12-12
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 Stoyle to the Earl of St. Vincent, 1803-12-04
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/34: 138-139
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Three letters.
Dates:
1803-12-04
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 John Tulloch to Sir Joseph Banks, 1788-12-06
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/45: 327-328
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing the paper at [RGO 14/45: 322-326].
Dates:
1788-12-06
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 Tulloch to Sir Joseph Banks, 1789-05-08
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/45: 329-330
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing the paper at [RGO 14/45: 331-335].
Dates:
1789-05-08
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 John Turner to Lord Mulgrave, 1808-05-31
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 157-157a
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-sub-file :
Three letters and a printed handbill.
Dates:
1808-05-31
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).
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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 John Tyrell Baylee to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-10-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/37: 287
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Six letters and a proposal.
Dates:
1822-10-07
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 Tyrell Baylee to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-07-31
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/37: 290
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Six letters and a proposal.
Dates:
1823-07-31
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).
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Letter from John Tyrell Baylee to Dr Thomas Young, 1824-08-02
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/37: 291
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Six letters and a proposal.
Dates:
1824-08-02
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 John Tyrell Baylee to Dr Thomas Young, 1825-07-30
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/37: 292
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Six letters and a proposal.
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 from John Tyrell Baylee to Dr Thomas Young, 1826-12-15
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/37: 293
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Six letters and a proposal.
Dates:
1826-12-15
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 Tyrell Baylee to Dr Thomas Young, 1826-12-15
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/37: 294-295
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Six letters and a proposal.
Dates:
1826-12-15
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 Tyrell Baylee to John Wilson Croker, 1824-01-30
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 21-22
Scope and Contents
Concerning his method of finding longitude.
Dates:
1824-01-30
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 from John Tyson to the Board of Longitude, 1793-06-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 528
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Two letters concerning Tyson's proposed invention of a timepiece for determining longitude.
Dates:
1793-06-07
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).