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Copy of a letter from [Thomas Hurd] to John McGhie, 1813-12-08
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 281
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Letters and a plan from McGhie, a surgeon on HMS Bustard (includes some duplicates); with two copy replies from the Board of Longitude.
Dates:
1813-12-08
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).
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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John McGhie's instrument for finding the longitude by the passing of the sun over the meridian
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Copy of a letter from Thomas Hurd to John McGhie, 1813-11-10
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 282
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Letters and a plan from McGhie, a surgeon on HMS Bustard (includes some duplicates); with two copy replies from the Board of Longitude.
Dates:
1813-11-10
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
/
Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives
/
Papers of the Board of Longitude
/
Correspondence regarding methods and instruments used to establish longitude and the use of chronometers at sea
/
John McGhie's instrument for finding the longitude by the passing of the sun over the meridian
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Copy of a letter from Thomas Hurd to R. Boullanger, 1815-01-26
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 321
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Includes an unrelated note relating to a payment of £1,200 to Mendoza y Ríos [RGO 14/38: 325].
Dates:
1815-01-26
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
/
Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives
/
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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Correspondence with R. Boullanger on an instrument for finding longitude
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Copy of a letter from Thomas Hurd to R. Boullanger, 1815-03-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 324
Scope and Contents
Stating that the Board of Longitude had not approved his method of ascertaining 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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
/
Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives
/
Papers of the Board of Longitude
/
Correspondence regarding methods and instruments used to establish longitude and the use of chronometers at sea
/
Correspondence with R. Boullanger on an instrument for finding longitude
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Copy of a letter from Thomas Hurd to R. Paisley, 1815-03-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/34: 217
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Three letters.
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).
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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R. Paisley on finding the longitude by the rising and setting of the sun and moon
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Copy of a letter from Thomas Hurd to Robert Gillespie, 1814-12-19
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 300
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file:
Two letters and a plan submitted by Gillespie to the Board of Longitude, with copies of two letters of reply from Thomas Hurd.
Dates:
1814-12-19
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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Copy of a letter from Thomas Hurd to Robert Gillespie, 1815-03-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 301
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file:
Two letters and a plan submitted by Gillespie to the Board of Longitude, with copies of two letters of reply from Thomas Hurd.
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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Copy of a letter from Thomas Hurd to Samuel Grimaldi, 1812-12-04
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 279
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file:
Ten letters from Grimaldi to Captain Thomas Hurd and the Board of Longitude, with two copy replies from the Admiralty Office and Hurd.
Dates:
1812-12-04
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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Copy of a letter from Thomas Hurd to William Forder, 1810-06-09
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/23: 264
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Four letters from Forder, with three copies of related letters sent by representatives of the Board of Longitude. Also, a plan by Forder for his improvement of timepieces.
Dates:
1810-06-09
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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Copy of a letter from Thomas Hurd to William J. Titford, 1815-06-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 286
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Concerning a chart for finding longitude and a method of finding longitude by two proportional quadrants. Includes a letter of recommendation from the passengers and crew of HMS York where Titford's chart for longitude was tested on a voyage to Jamaica in 1813, as well as latitude and longitude figures from a voyage of HMS Mary Ann to Jamaica in 1822.
Dates:
1815-06-05
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).
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Copy of a letter from Thomas Hurd to William J. Titford, 1813-12-10
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 287
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Concerning a chart for finding longitude and a method of finding longitude by two proportional quadrants. Includes a letter of recommendation from the passengers and crew of HMS York where Titford's chart for longitude was tested on a voyage to Jamaica in 1813, as well as latitude and longitude figures from a voyage of HMS Mary Ann to Jamaica in 1822.
Dates:
1813-12-10
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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Copy of a letter from Thomas Hurd to William J. Titford, 1814-03-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 285
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Concerning a chart for finding longitude and a method of finding longitude by two proportional quadrants. Includes a letter of recommendation from the passengers and crew of HMS York where Titford's chart for longitude was tested on a voyage to Jamaica in 1813, as well as latitude and longitude figures from a voyage of HMS Mary Ann to Jamaica in 1822.
Dates:
1814-03-05
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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Copy of a letter from Thomas Kerigan to John Wilson Croker, 1825-07-16
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 10-11
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Five letters from John Barrow concerning various matters, with a copy of a letter from Thomas Kerrigan, forwarded by Barrow to Dr Thomas Young.
Dates:
1825-07-16
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).
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Copy of a letter from William Mitchel to Sir Harry Parker, 1787-02-26
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/36: 5-6
Scope and Contents
The original letter is at [RGO 14/36: 7-8].
Dates:
1787-02-26
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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Copy of a letter from William Wales to John Daly, 1797-03-15
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 219
Scope and Contents
Written in reply to the letter at [RGO 14/38: 215-218].
Dates:
1797-03-15
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
/
Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives
/
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
/
John Daly on his theory of the disposition of the Earth and on an instrument for finding longitude
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Copy of a letter to Charles Young from Captain Thomas Hurd, 1817-06-26
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 322r
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file:
Two letters from Young to Captain Thomas Hurd concerning the deposit of his papers on a chronometer with the Board of Longitude. With two copy relies from Hurd.
Dates:
1817-06-26
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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Copy of a letter to Charles Young from Captain Thomas Hurd, 1817-12-10
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 322v
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file:
Two letters from Young to Captain Thomas Hurd concerning the deposit of his papers on a chronometer with the Board of Longitude. With two copy relies from Hurd.
Dates:
1817-12-10
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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Copy of a letter to James Preston from [Thomas Young?], 1824-02-01
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/34: 135
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Three letters and a proposal.
Dates:
1824-02-01
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
/
Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives
/
Papers of the Board of Longitude
/
Correspondence regarding methods of establishing longitude by lunar methods other than lunar distances
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James Preston on finding the longitude by the distance of the moon from the meridian
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Copy of a petition to the King concerning the establishment of the Cape Observatory, 1820-10-20
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 44-47
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Twenty-seven letters, a note and a petition, mainly sent from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young. The letters concern the initial establishment of the Cape Observatory, the appointment of an astronomer, assistant and labourer there, the provision and transport of instruments to the Cape, and payments of bills for these.
Dates:
1820-10-20
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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Copy of a reply from Davies Gilbert (on behalf of the Royal Society) to Sir James South, 1828-01-30
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 318-319
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Observations and correspondence regarding miscellaneous astronomical matters.
Dates:
1828-01-30
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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Copy of a reply to David Kirkpatrick concerning his nautical improvements, 1821-08-17
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/44: 209
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Letters relating to Kirkpatrick's new nonius for quadrants and an instrument to show the true distance in a lunar observation.
Dates:
1821-08-17
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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Copy of an account for instruments supplied by Dollond for Fearon Fallows, 1824-06
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 88
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Six letters and a copy of an account for instruments supplied.
Dates:
1824-06
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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Copy of letter from Thomas Hurd to Captain Dickens, 1817-07-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/36: 68
Scope and Contents
Concerning John Hawkes.
Dates:
1817-07-03
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).
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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Copy of letter from Thomas Hurd to S.W. Paul, 1817-07-16
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/36: 71-72
Scope and Contents
Concerning John Hawkes.
Dates:
1817-07-16
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 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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Copy of two letters from Thomas Hurd to Alex Witherspoon, 1814-03-07 - 1814-04-18
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/45: 362-363
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Two letters from Witherspoon and three copy replies from Captain Thomas Hurd.
Dates:
1814-03-07 - 1814-04-18
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).