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Found in 1559 Collections and/or Records:
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Letter from Mark Standerwick to the Admiralty, 1805-06-06
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 238
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Three letters concerning a new instrument for ascertaining longitude, of which he had made a model.
Dates:
1805-06-06
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 Matthew C. Groves on an instrument for observing the satellites of Jupiter, 1803-11-28
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/36: 33
Scope and Contents
Sent to Sir Joseph Banks.
Dates:
1803-11-28
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).
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 Jupiter's satellites, the planets and fixed stars
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Matthew C. Groves on an instrument for observing the satellites of Jupiter
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Letter from Matthew Flinders to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1811-07-15
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/68: 53-54
Scope and Contents
Concerning observations made on a voyage of HMS Investigator.
Dates:
1811-07-15
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 Matthew Flinders to [Captain Thomas Hurd?], 1812-06-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/68: 58-59
Scope and Contents
Concerning observations made on a voyage of HMS Investigator.
Dates:
1812-06-03
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 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 Monsieur Duhamel to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-05-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/35: 371-372
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Two letters and a printed paper on finding the longitude by the moon's transit or distance from the meridian.
Dates:
1820-05-03
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 Monsieur l'Évêque (Nantes) to the Board of Longitude, 1783-02-27
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 61-62
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file :
With an index of names.
Dates:
1783-02-27
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 Mr Blandin to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1813-04-09
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 23-23a
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file:
With an index of names.
Dates:
1813-04-09
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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Letter from Mr Dempster to Nevil Maskelyne, 1786-04-25
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 46-46a
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file :
With an index of names.
Dates:
1786-04-25
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 Mr Dolben to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1815-11-21
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/36: 60-61
Scope and Contents
Concerning a discovery by John Hawkes.
Dates:
1815-11-21
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
/
Papers of the Board of Longitude
/
Correspondence regarding methods of establishing longitude by Jupiter's satellites, the planets and fixed stars
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Correspondence on John Hawkes' reflecting telescope for observing Jupiter's satellites at sea
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Letter from Mr Dolben to [Captain Thomas Hurd], 1815-12-04
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/36: 64-65
Scope and Contents
Concerning John Hawkes.
Dates:
1815-12-04
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
/
Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives
/
Papers of the Board of Longitude
/
Correspondence regarding methods of establishing longitude by Jupiter's satellites, the planets and fixed stars
/
Correspondence on John Hawkes' reflecting telescope for observing Jupiter's satellites at sea
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Letter from Mr Fenzano to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-09-19
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 68-68a
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file :
With an index of names.
Dates:
1823-09-19
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 Mr Fraser to Sir Harry Parker, 1785-01-21
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 96
Scope and Contents
Concerning a proposal by Don Josef de Porras y Ruiz.
Dates:
1785-01-21
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 Mr Nash concerning Richard Everitt, 1815-05-29
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 118-118a
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file:
With an index of names.
Dates:
1815-05-29
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 Mr Phinn to J. Whale, 1796-07-24
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 126-126a
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-sub-file :
Three letters from Phinn, with a related letter from William Sheppard.
Dates:
1796-07-24
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 Mr Phinn to Sir Philip Stephens, 1796-03-30
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 125-125a
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-sub-file :
Three letters from Phinn, with a related letter from William Sheppard.
Dates:
1796-03-30
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 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 Mr Pointer to Sir Henry [Harry] Parker, 1790-11-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/45: 373
Scope and Contents
Concerning his 'Navigator', an instrument for ascertaining longitude.
Dates:
1790-11-07
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 Mr Ramsey to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1811-12-04
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/36: 47-47a
Scope and Contents
Concerning William Chevasse.
Dates:
1811-12-04
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
/
Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives
/
Papers of the Board of Longitude
/
Correspondence regarding methods of establishing longitude by Jupiter's satellites, the planets and fixed stars
/
William Chevasse on marine chair for the observation of Jupiter's satellites
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Letter from Mr Schönborn to [Sir Harry Parker], 1783 - 1812
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 137-138
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file:
With an index of names.
Dates:
1783 - 1812
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 Scott, British Consul at Bordeaux?], 1824-11-23
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/44: 110-111
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing the proposal from Monsieur Ducom at [RGO 14/44: 106-109].
Dates:
1824-11-23
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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Letter from [Mr Stendaff?] attesting to the good character of Patrick Leahy, 1822-06-19
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/44: 214
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Three letters and a proposal.
Dates:
1822-06-19
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 Mr Storer to the Board of Longitude, 1789-12-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 147-148
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file:
With an index of names.
Dates:
1789-12-05
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 from Mr Williams to Sir Philip Stephens, 1806-04-23 - 1806-08-25
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 545-546a
Scope and Contents
Pointing out various methods of determining longitude based on observations of lunar motion and of the orbit of Venus, before concluding that 'Doubtless, timekeepers are best'. The letter is preceded by a cover note from Stephens to George Gilpin.
Dates:
1806-04-23 - 1806-08-25
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 Nathaniel Allen to Sir Harry Parker, 1788
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/39: 11-11a
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Three letters from Allen concerning his proposed method of perpetually finding longitude at sea; written from 32 Red Lion Street, Clerkenwell, London.
Dates:
1788
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).