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Found in 1559 Collections and/or Records:
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Letter from Nathaniel Allen to Sir Harry Parker, 1792
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/39: 12
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:
1792
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 Phillip Stevens, 1788 - 1792
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/39: 13-14
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 - 1792
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 Cooke to [the Board of Longitude], 1800-12-04
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/44: 72-72a
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing the description and drawing of his instrument at [RGO 14/44: 73-74].
Dates:
1800-12-04
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 Nicholas May to the Board of Longitude, 1782-12-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/35: 506-506a
Scope and Contents
With a note on the reverse by Nevil Maskelyne.
Dates:
1782-12-07
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 Nicholas May to the Board of Longitude, 1782
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/35: 507
Scope and Contents
Enclosing the paper at [RGO 14/35: 508-514].
Dates:
1782
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 Norman Sievwright, 1783-11
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 509
Scope and Contents
Letter from Sievwright, a clergyman in Brechin, to the Board of Longitude. A note by Nevil Maskelyne states that the letter did not contain anything deserving of the Board's attention.
Dates:
1783-11
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 P. Carstens Schonegevel to the Board of Longitude, 1811-08-01
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/34: 162-163
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Two letters, three papers and three newspaper extracts advertising Schonegeval's method for longitude.
Dates:
1811-08-01
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).
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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P. Carstens Schonegevel on ascertaining longitude using the moon's passage over the meridian
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Letter from P. Carstens Schonegevel to the Board of Longitude, 1812-03-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/34: 171-173
Scope and Contents
Enclosing an extract of his work on longitude.
Dates:
1812-03-07
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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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P. Carstens Schonegevel on ascertaining longitude using the moon's passage over the meridian
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Letter from Parkinson and Frodsham to Captain Sabine, 1821-03-26
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 383-384
Scope and Contents
Stating their claim to have made a chronometer sent out with Captain Parry.
Dates:
1821-03-26
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).
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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Papers regarding the public trials and improvements of clocks and chronometers, 1784-1828
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Messrs. Parkinson and Frodsham on their manufacture of a chronometer sent out with Captain Parry
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Letter from Parkinson and Frodsham to Dr Thomas Young, 1821-03-27
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 386-387
Scope and Contents
Stating their claim to have made a chronometer sent out with Captain Parry.
Dates:
1821-03-27
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
/
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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Messrs. Parkinson and Frodsham on their manufacture of a chronometer sent out with Captain Parry
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Letter from Parkinson and Frodsham to Dr Young, 1821-03-29
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 388
Scope and Contents
Enclosing a statement and a letter to the Board of Longitude; see [RGO 14/24: 389-392].
Dates:
1821-03-29
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
/
Messrs. Parkinson and Frodsham on their manufacture of a chronometer sent out with Captain Parry
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Letter from Parkinson and Frodsham to the Board of Longitude, 1821-03-29
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 389-390
Scope and Contents
Stating their claim to have made a chronometer sent out with Captain Parry.
Dates:
1821-03-29
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
/
Messrs. Parkinson and Frodsham on their manufacture of a chronometer sent out with Captain Parry
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Letter from Patrick Leahy to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-11-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/44: 215
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Three letters and a proposal.
Dates:
1822-11-03
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 Patrick Leahy to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-11-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/44: 216-217
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Three letters and a proposal.
Dates:
1822-11-07
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 Patrick Scully to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-08-08
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 189-191
Scope and Contents
Writing on behalf of Fearon Fallows who was ill, giving news of their activity at Cape Town, of the site of the new observatory, of the difficult conditions in which they had to work, and of the safe arrival of a telescope by Dollond.
Dates:
1822-08-08
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 Peter Burt to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1814-02-23
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 161-161a
Scope and Contents
Requesting that his invention of the Buoy and Knipper be examined by the Board of Longitude, along with reports received from Commanders in the Navy and Merchant Service.
Dates:
1814-02-23
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 Peter Burt to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1814-03-01
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 162-163
Scope and Contents
Requesting 'for the fourth time' that his invention of the Sounding Buoy and Knipper be considered by the Board of Longitude.
Dates:
1814-03-01
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 Peter Burt to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1815-12-14
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 183-183a
Scope and Contents
Enquiring whether the Board had made a decision on his Sounding Buoy and Knipper.
Dates:
1815-12-14
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 Peter Burt to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1815-12-22
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 184-184a
Scope and Contents
Concerning a patent for his sounding instrument.
Dates:
1815-12-22
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 Peter Burt to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1816-12-09
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 186-186a
Scope and Contents
Enquiring as to which reports on his sounding instrument had been laid before the Board.
Dates:
1816-12-09
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 Peter Burt to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1817-04-30
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 191
Scope and Contents
Stating that the papers returned to him were missing two documents and mistakenly included some papers belonging to another individual.
Dates:
1817-04-30
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 Peter Burt to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1817-03-10
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 187-187a
Scope and Contents
Acknowledging receipt of a letter from the Board of Longitude stating that they considered his sounding instrument worthy of encouragement, and requesting compensation for his invention.
Dates:
1817-03-10
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 Peter Burt to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1817-03-14
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 188-188a
Scope and Contents
Requesting that the Board inform him of any reward due for his invention of a sounding instrument. Burt stresses that he is a poor man and that he had sent his petition to the Board three years previous, in the hope of receiving pecuniary compensation for what was considered a very useful invention.
Dates:
1817-03-14
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).
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Letter from Peter Burt to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1817-03-04
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 189-189a
Scope and Contents
Stating that at a previous meeting Hurd had suggested that he would receive a greater award than (Edward) Massey for his invention of a sounding instrument. Burt points out that Massey had received compensation of £200 and £500, and expresses his desire that the Board consider this when making its decision.
Dates:
1817-03-04
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 Peter Burt to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1817-03-31
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 190-190a
Scope and Contents
Requesting the return of his papers from Mr Pond. Burt states his intention to send a petition to the House of Commons, due to his dissatisfaction with the Board's decision on his invention.
Dates:
1817-03-31
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).