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Found in 1559 Collections and/or Records:
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Note from Daniel Powell & Sons to Sir Harry Parker, 1791-10-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 173
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing papers from Joseph Bonasera.
Dates:
1791-10-07
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).
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 and instruments used to establish longitude and the use of chronometers at sea
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Joseph Bonasera's instrument for finding longitude known as 'l'horison de la longitude'
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Note from Henry Newton Osborn to the Board of Longitude, 1822-11-08
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 122
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file:
With an index of names.
Dates:
1822-11-08
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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Note from John Arnold concerning two new watches for the Board, 1790
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/25: 124
Scope and Contents
Sent to Sir Harry Parker.
Dates:
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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Note from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1827-06-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/35: 460
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing the letter from Fearon Fallows at [RGO 14/35: 461-462].
Dates:
1827-06-05
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 lunar methods other than lunar distances
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Fearon Fallows on finding the longitude by the passage of the moon over the meridian
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Note from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1828-05-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/37: 426
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing the letter and proposal from Lieutenant John Budgen at [RGO 14/37: 427-428] and [RGO 14/37: 429-437].
Dates:
1828-05-03
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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Note from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1828-05-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/37: 438
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing the letter and proposal from Lieutenant John Budgen at [RGO 14/37: 439-440] and [RGO 14/37: 441-442].
Dates:
1828-05-12
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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Note from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1827-07-15
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 74-74a
Scope and Contents
Instructing him to direct Mr Dollond to ship his telescope to the Cape Observatory.
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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Note from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-10-21
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 112-112a
Scope and Contents
Concerning a letter from Fearon Fallows at the Cape Observatory.
Dates:
1822-10-21
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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Note from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1827-05-16
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/35: 457
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing the extract of a letter from Fearon Fallows at [RGO 14/35: 458-459].
Dates:
1827-05-16
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
/
Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives
/
Papers of the Board of Longitude
/
Correspondence regarding methods of establishing longitude by lunar methods other than lunar distances
/
Fearon Fallows on finding the longitude by the passage of the moon over the meridian
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Note from John Carr to Dr Thomas Young, 1824-03-11
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/41: 86
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Correspondence regarding methods for establishing latitude.
Dates:
1824-03-11
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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Note from John Croker to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-06-26
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 110
Scope and Contents
Concerning an application by Fearon Fallows to be supplied with instruments at the Cape Observatory.
Dates:
1822-06-26
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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Note from John Croker to William Garrard, 1820-08-23
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/35: 381
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Six letters and a paper sent from William Garrard, a schoolmaster at the Royal Naval Asylum and former assistant to Dr Maskelyne, with a related note from John Croker.
Dates:
1820-08-23
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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Note from John Pond to Dr Young, 1820
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 214-214a
Scope and Contents
Concerning a meeting and a clock which could be spared [for the Cape Observatory].
Dates:
1820
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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Note from John Wilson Croker to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-06-14
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/34: 228
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Letter and proposal from Nixon, who served in the carpenter's crew on HMS Poulette, HMS Canada, HMS Guerriere, HMS Hussar, and HMS Modeste.
Dates:
1820-06-14
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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Note from Joseph Manton to George Gilpin, 1807-03-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/23: 247
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Note and letter.
Dates:
1807-03-05
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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Note from Lord Liverpool to the Secretary of the Board of Longitude, 1822-03-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/53: 175
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing papers from G.W.U. Wedel and a letter from Charles Manners-Sutton. On the back of the note is a copy of a forwarding letter from Dr Thomas Young.
Dates:
1822-03-12
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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Note from Lord Melville to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-07-18
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 106
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file:
With an index of names.
Dates:
1820-07-18
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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Note from Lord Musgrave to [Charles Philip] Yorke, 1811-04-09
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/34: 157
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Letter and note.
Dates:
1811-04-09
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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Note from Mr Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1819-03-02
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/37: 261
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing the proposal by George Barratt at [RGO 14/37: 262-264].
Dates:
1819-03-02
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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Note from Mr Hay to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-04
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/39: 271
Scope and Contents
Concerning papers by Charles Hudson.
Dates:
1820-04
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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Note from Sir Byam Martin to Dr Thomas Young, 1821-12-04
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/34: 262
Scope and Contents
Concerning a paper by Joseph Barlow.
Dates:
1821-12-04
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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Note from Sir Byam Martin to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-02-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/34: 263
Scope and Contents
Concerning a paper by Joseph Barlow.
Dates:
1822-02-12
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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Note from Thomas Earnshaw to the Board of Longitude, 1803-03-17
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/25: 351
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:
1803-03-17
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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Note from [Thomas Hurd?] to Edward Massey, 1815-03-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 154a
Scope and Contents
Rejecting his request for an advance of money from the Board of Longitude.
Dates:
1815-03-03
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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Note from William Barnes to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-11-04
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/41: 36
Scope and Contents
Originally accompanying a model of his instrument for solving nautical problems.
Dates:
1823-11-04
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).