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Found in 1559 Collections and/or Records:
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Letter from Thomas Peck to the Board of Longitude, 1818-07-14
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 401-401a
Scope and Contents
Concerning his son's work on 'that Great Mystery Longitude', which he invited the Board to inspect at his house.
Dates:
1818-07-14
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 Thomas Phipps to Dr Thomas Young, 1824-11-01
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 474
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file:
Twenty letters, a plan and one report, sent by various correspondents.
Dates:
1824-11-01
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 Thomas Ruxton to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1817-07-30
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 196-198
Scope and Contents
In which Ruxton describes two instruments he had designed (but not yet made): an instrument for measuring the force and direction of any current, and a new chronometer. Ruxton mentions that his name was not unknown as he had previously patented 'the Inviolable Perfect Lock'. The letter also contains a copy of Thomas Hurd's reply, stating that the Board could give no opinion on the merit of his invention without practical trials.
Dates:
1817-07-30
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 Thomas Taylor to Captain Kater, 1825-03-25
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/23: 86
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Includes accounts of the rates of chronometers, reports on chronometer trials, and eleven related letters.
Dates:
1825-03-25
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 Thomas Turton to [Dr Thomas Young], 1823-04-19
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/23: 73
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Includes accounts of the rates of chronometers, reports on chronometer trials, and eleven related letters.
Dates:
1823-04-19
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 Thomas Turton to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-05-09
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/23: 79-80
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Includes accounts of the rates of chronometers, reports on chronometer trials, and eleven related letters.
Dates:
1823-05-09
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 Thomas Wilkinson to John Pond, 1816-08-17
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 51-51a
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file :
With an index of names.
Dates:
1816-08-17
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 Thomas Williams to the Board of Longitude, 1789-03-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 168-168a
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file:
With an index of names.
Dates:
1789-03-07
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 Thomas Williams to the Board of Longitude, 1785-02-04
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 511-512
Scope and Contents
Requesting a response from the Board on his invention relating to longitude. Williams asks for financial assistance due to his 'deplorable' situation, mentioning that his wife was in the parish workhouse.
Dates:
1785-02-04
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 Thomas Williams to the Board of Longitude, 1785 - 1790
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 513-514
Scope and Contents
Requesting that his method for finding the curve of the earth be laid before the Board.
Dates:
1785 - 1790
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 W. Adams on using a sandglass to ascertain the time at sea, 1810-01-30
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 254-256
Scope and Contents
A note on the back reads 'deserves no attention'.
Dates:
1810-01-30
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 W. Chapman about correcting lunar altitudes, 1806-02-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/34: 145-146a
Scope and Contents
Sent to Nevil Maskelyne.
Dates:
1806-02-07
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 W. North to Dr Thomas Young, 1819-02-02
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/41: 138-139
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Two letters and a set of tables.
Dates:
1819-02-02
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 W. North to the Board of Longitude, 1818-09-22
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/41: 137-137a
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Two letters and a set of tables.
Dates:
1818-09-22
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 W. Waldron to Dr Thomas Young, 1819-04-08
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/37: 269-270
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Two letters on finding longitude by an 'astral timekeeper' and star tables. For related letters from Waldron, see also [RGO 14/40: 487-493].
Dates:
1819-04-08
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 W. Waldron to the Board of Longitude, 1819-04-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/37: 267-268
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Two letters on finding longitude by an 'astral timekeeper' and star tables. For related letters from Waldron, see also [RGO 14/40: 487-493].
Dates:
1819-04-07
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 W. Wiseman accompanying a book titled 'Longitude Made Easy', 1828-01-31
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/46: 243-244
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Correspondence regarding various astronomical and nautical tables.
Dates:
1828-01-31
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 Walter Bedford to [the Board of Longitude], 1783-02-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/39: 17-18
Scope and Contents
The letter was marked as unworthy of the Board's attention by Nevil Maskelyne.
Dates:
1783-02-07
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 W.H. Mallison on a method of purifying water at sea, 1815-09-18
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/44: 228-230
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:
1815-09-18
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 W.H. Mallison to George Gilpin, 1810-06-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/36: 211
Scope and Contents
Enclosing the letter at [RGO 14/36: 212-213].
Dates:
1810-06-05
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
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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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Correspondence with W.H. Mallison on a method using the sun's meridian altitude
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Letter from W.H. Mallison to the Board of Longitude, 1810-06-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/36: 212-213
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Three letters.
Dates:
1810-06-05
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
/
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 with W.H. Mallison on a method using the sun's meridian altitude
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Letter from William Arney to the Board of Longitude, 1826-07-10
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/37: 374-379
Scope and Contents
On a method of finding longitude by using a single altitude of the sun.
Dates:
1826-07-10
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 William Barnes to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-10-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/41: 34-35
Scope and Contents
Concerning a model of his instrument and his previous correspondence with John Pond.
Dates:
1823-10-03
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 William Barnes to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-11-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/41: 37-39
Scope and Contents
Preceded by an example of the use of his instrument to find the latitude by time and a single altitude of the sun.
Dates:
1823-11-05
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 William Butler to Sir Harry Parker, 1785-09-28
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/44: 25
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Three letters, a proposal and a subsequent petition to the Board.
Dates:
1785-09-28
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).