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Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 1559 Collections and/or Records:
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Letter concerning return of Earnshaw chronometer No. 508, 1825-05-18
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 19
Scope and Contents
Sent from Thomas Earnshaw to John Pond.
Dates:
1825-05-18
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 concerning R.G. Peacock, 1811-11-21
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/34: 205
Scope and Contents
Sent from R. Nelson (Navy Office) to Captain Thomas Hurd
Dates:
1811-11-21
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).
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Letter concerning Richard Judson, 1805-05-25
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 325-326
Scope and Contents
Letter from Charles Dundas to J. Thompson of the Admiralty Office, enclosing a letter he had received from Richard Judson regarding his solution for finding longitude. Dundas mentions that he had received several letters of the same description from Judson, who was unknown to him. The enclosed letter is at [RGO 14/40: 327-328].
Dates:
1805-05-25
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 concerning the condition of chronometer Lancaster Nos. 552 and 566, 1825-12-02
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 36
Scope and Contents
Sent from Grimaldi & Johnson to John Pond.
Dates:
1825-12-02
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 concerning the inability of Peter Lecount to serve during Captain Parry's Arctic expedition, 1821-03-21
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/68: 258-260
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young.
Dates:
1821-03-21
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 concerning the value of chronometer Nos. 134 and 160, 1825-04-08
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 17
Scope and Contents
Sent from McCabes & Strachan to John Pond.
Dates:
1825-04-08
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 concerning the whereabouts of Earnshaw chronometer No. 409, 1825-07-22
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 24
Scope and Contents
Sent from Thomas Earnshaw to John Pond.
Dates:
1825-07-22
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 concerning the whereabouts of Mudge chronometer No. 8 and Earnshaw chronometer No. 409, 1825-07-29
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 28
Scope and Contents
Sent from Parkinson & Frodsham to John Pond.
Dates:
1825-07-29
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 concerning the whereabouts of Mudge chronometer No. 8 and Earnshaw chronometer No. 409, 1825-07-29
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 29
Scope and Contents
Sent from Grimaldi & Johnson to John Pond.
Dates:
1825-07-29
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 concerning the whereabouts of two chronometers, 1825-07-27
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 27
Scope and Contents
Sent from Matthew Dutton to John Pond.
Dates:
1825-07-27
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 concerning William Lester, 1821-01-30
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 352
Scope and Contents
Letter sent to Thomas Young from Mr Barrow requesting the return of box containing a model of an invention by Lester.
Dates:
1821-01-30
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 confirming acceptance of Government offer to purchase chronometer, 1829-09-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 135
Scope and Contents
Sent from Thomas Cotterell to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1829-09-07
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 confirming acceptance of Government offer to purchase chronometer, 1829-09-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 136
Scope and Contents
Sent from McCabes and Strachan to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1829-09-07
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 confirming attendance at an investigatory meeting on 2 March 1835, 1835-02-26
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 245
Scope and Contents
Sent from Arnold and Dent to John Pond. The letter also requests the attendance of Messrs Henry Appleton, and Birchell.
Dates:
1835-02-26
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 confirming delivery of French chronometer nos. 1895 and 4300, 1829-03-21
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 100
Scope and Contents
The letter also confirms receipt of Arnold chronometer Nos. 405 and 421, and Murray chronometer No. 816. Sent from James Moore French to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1829-03-21
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 confirming receipt of Arnold chronometer Nos. 369 and 137 for repair, 1829-06-17
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 108
Scope and Contents
Sent from Charles Strachan to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1829-06-17
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 confirming receipt of Mudge chronometer No. 4 and Earnshaw chronometer No. 363, 1828-03-04
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 69-70
Scope and Contents
Sent from William Johnson to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1828-03-04
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 confirming sale price of chronometer, 1828-07-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 73
Scope and Contents
Sent from James Cope to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1828-07-05
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 confirming that two chronometers have been dispatched for His Majesty's Service, 1828-08-26
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 84
Scope and Contents
Sent from Richard Webster to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1828-08-26
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 consenting to sale of chronometer to the government, 1829-09-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 129
Scope and Contents
Sent from Peter Des Granges to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1829-09-05
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 criticising decision to withdraw some chronometers from trial, 1829-09-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 133
Scope and Contents
Only chronometers which were the workmanship of the applicant were permitted to remain in the trial. Sent from John Walker to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1829-09-07
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 enclosing a bill for the sale of Webster chronometer No. 638, 1826-05-15
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 45
Scope and Contents
Sent from Richard Webster to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1826-05-15
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 enclosing account for sale of chronometer Nos. 168, 169 and 194, 1829-10-01
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 140
Scope and Contents
Sent from McCabes & Strachan to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1829-10-01
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 enclosing tables from James Kirkwood, 1818-06-04
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/41: 26-28
Scope and Contents
Sent to Captain Thomas Hurd.
Dates:
1818-06-04
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 enquiring about the chronometers supplied to Captain William Parry, 1827-04-04
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 54
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Baird to John Pond.
Dates:
1827-04-04
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).