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Found in 1559 Collections and/or Records:
Item
Printed pamphlet on a solution for finding longitude, 1785
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/53: 66-77
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Two letters, two copies of a printed pamphlet, and a memorandum.
Dates:
1785
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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Printed pamphlet stating the facts of a legal case involving Pellizer, 1804-11
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/53: 135-146
Scope and Contents
The pamphlet concerns the case of Pellizer versus Manuel de las Heras, for the retention of money.
Dates:
1804-11
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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Printed paper on Lazarus Cohen's 'New System of Astronomy', 1825
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/53: 301-305
Scope and Contents
Concerning gravitation, the forces activating the planetary system, the causes of the tides, and the laws that govern the winds.
Dates:
1825
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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Printed prospectus for publishing the works of Major General Grant, 1803 - 1806
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/44: 182-183
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
These include two copies of a prospectus concerning Grant's astronomical and geographical works, and various proposals on finding longitude by using an instrument to determine the ship's rate of sailing.
Dates:
1803 - 1806
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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Printed prospectus on extraordinary astronomical discoveries made by Lazarus Cohen, 1825-11-13
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/53: 47-48
Scope and Contents
Preceded by a letter from Cohen to Dr Thomas Young.
Dates:
1825-11-13
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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Proceedings of Metropolitan Commission of Sewers, 1848 - 1849
File
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/322
Scope and Contents
Internal proceedings of the Metropolitan Commission of Sewers, mostly printed. The volume includes reports of the meetings, accountants' reports, lists of members, the Metropolitan Commissioners of Sewers Act, and other Acts of Parliament relating to the Metropolitan Commission of Sewers.
Dates:
1848 - 1849
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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Proposal by John Hawkes, 1815-11-30
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/36: 62-63
Scope and Contents
Concerning his new and improved method of finding longitude by observations of the eclipse of Jupiter's satellites. For two papers originally enclosed with this letter, see [RGO 14/36: 66-67].
Dates:
1815-11-30
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).
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 on John Hawkes' reflecting telescope for observing Jupiter's satellites at sea
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Proposal by William Nicholson concerning his sliding scale for computing longitude, 1786-01-20
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/45: 250-252
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Correspondence regarding miscellaneous schemes and inventions.
Dates:
1786-01-20
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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Proposal for finding longitude by determining the ship's rate of sailing., 1806 - 1807
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/44: 121-159
Scope and Contents
The proposal includes many illustrations, such as [RGO 14/44: 135] and [RGO 14/44: 140-141], including some colour plates, [RGO 14/44: 149-151], [RGO 14/44: 156] and [RGO 14/44: 169], and a large folded celestial map [RGO 14/44: 157].
Dates:
1806 - 1807
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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Proposal from Antonio Maria Jaci, 1786-05-27
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 66-67
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Letters, proposals and a printed paper from Jaci (in Italian); with a related letter from Joseph Banks to Harry Parker. Includes drawings of clepsydra [RGO 14/38: 25-26] and [RGO 14/38: 63-65].
Dates:
1786-05-27
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
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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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Antonio Maria Jaci's method using mercurial clepsydra and a thermometer
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Proposal from B. Talbot on finding the longitude by altitude of the sun and moon, 1789
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/34: 60-62
Scope and Contents
Sent to Sir Joseph Banks.
Dates:
1789
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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Proposal from Edward Chafe, 1783-03-19
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/39: 33-34a
Scope and Contents
Includes tables of calculations and a plan to measure longitude by the North and South Stars.
Dates:
1783-03-19
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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Proposal from Edward Fairfax, 1818
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/41: 122-123
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Letter and proposal.
Dates:
1818
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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Proposal from George Barratt, with illustrations, 1819-02-28
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/37: 262-264
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Proposal and letter.
Dates:
1819-02-28
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).
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Proposal from George Douglas, 1795-05-08
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/36: 153-154
Scope and Contents
Marked by Maskelyne as unworthy of the Board's attention.
Dates:
1795-05-08
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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Proposal from George Lindesay, 1822-09-28
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/35: 343
Scope and Contents
Sent to Dr Thomas Young.
Dates:
1822-09-28
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
/
Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives
/
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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George Lindesay on finding the longitude by latitude, local time and a single altitude of the moon
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Proposal from H. Covell, 1824-05-31
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/39: 47
Scope and Contents
Outlining his theory for finding longitude.
Dates:
1824-05-31
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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Proposal from John Tyrell Baylee, 1822-11-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/37: 288-289
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Six 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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Proposal from Joseph Forrest (Ireland) to Dr Thomas Young, 1827 - 1830
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 600-605
Scope and Contents
Proposal listing Forrest's 'discoveries' which included ideas on the causes of the tides and currents ('that the Moon have not to do with the tides'), on the cause of perpetual motion, and ideas on longitude.
The letter is preceded by a second copy of the list and a chart. For two further letters from Forrest, see [RGO 14/40: 594-596].
Dates:
1827 - 1830
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).
Item
Proposal from Lieutenant John Budgen, 1828-05-02
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/37: 429-437
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Four letters and two proposals concerning Budgen's methods of finding longitude by using altitudes of the sun and moon and of the moon and stars, and his method of finding the apparent time by a single altitude.
Dates:
1828-05-02
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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Proposal from Lieutenant John Budgen, 1828
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/37: 441-442
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Four letters and two proposals concerning Budgen's methods of finding longitude by using altitudes of the sun and moon and of the moon and stars, and his method of finding the apparent time by a single altitude.
Dates:
1828
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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Proposal from Nicholas May, 1784
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/34: 34-42
Scope and Contents
On finding the longitude by the rising or setting of the sun with the moon near the meridian; with an annotation by Nevil Maskelyne.
Dates:
1784
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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Proposal from Patrick Leahy, 1822-06-17
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/44: 213
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Three letters and a proposal.
Dates:
1822-06-17
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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Proposal from Peter R. Brisset on finding the longitude by an altitude of the moon, 1825-02-27
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/34: 234-236
Scope and Contents
Sent to Dr Thomas Young.
Dates:
1825-02-27
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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Proposal from William Rhead, 1819
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 351-352
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:
1819
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).