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Letter from Alexander Winter to the Board of Longitude, 1825-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 496-496a
Scope and Contents
Stating that through 'extraordinary researches' he had found a metaphysically exact solution to the longitude problem.
Dates:
1825-03
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 Alexander Winter to the Board of Longitude, 1825-07-01
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 497-498
Scope and Contents
Concerning an infallible, 'metaphysically exact' method of finding longitude and his request for a reward of £2,000,000 which he hoped the nations of the globe would cooperate in paying.
Dates:
1825-07-01
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 Alphonse de Candolle to Charles Robert Darwin; written at London, 1866-06-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 161: 12
Scope and Contents
Letter from Alphonse de Candolle to Charles Robert Darwin; written at London
(Letter)
Dates:
1866-06-03
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
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Letter from Andrew Templeton to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-06-14
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 203-203a
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Three letters from Andrew Templeton of the Glasgow Astronomical Society.
Dates:
1822-06-14
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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Letter from Andrew Templeton to Dr Thomas Young, 1826-03-10
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 204
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Three letters from Andrew Templeton of the Glasgow Astronomical Society.
Dates:
1826-03-10
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 Andrew Templeton to Dr Thomas Young, 1827-03-20
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 205-205a
Scope and Contents
Acknowledging receipt of a Navy Bill for £300 for the telescope.
Dates:
1827-03-20
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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Letter from Antonio Maria Jaci to the Board of Longitude, 1784-08-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 9-10
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:
1784-08-07
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
/
Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives
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Papers of the Board of Longitude
/
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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Letter from Antonio Maria Jaci to the Board of Longitude, 1784-07-31
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 11-12
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:
1784-07-31
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).
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
/
Antonio Maria Jaci's method using mercurial clepsydra and a thermometer
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Letter from Antonio Maria Jaci to the Board of Longitude, 1784-11-13
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 13-14
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:
1784-11-13
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).
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
/
Antonio Maria Jaci's method using mercurial clepsydra and a thermometer
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Letter from Antonio Maria Jaci to the Board of Longitude, 1784-11-06
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 27-28
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:
1784-11-06
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).
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
/
Antonio Maria Jaci's method using mercurial clepsydra and a thermometer
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Letter from Antonio Maria Jaci to the Board of Longitude, 1785-02-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 29
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:
1785-02-05
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 and instruments used to establish longitude and the use of chronometers at sea
/
Antonio Maria Jaci's method using mercurial clepsydra and a thermometer
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Letter from Antonio Maria Jaci to the Board of Longitude, 1788-02-09
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 68
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:
1788-02-09
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).
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
/
Antonio Maria Jaci's method using mercurial clepsydra and a thermometer
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Letter from Archimedes George Chambers on an instrument for finding longitude, 1823
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 422-423a
Scope and Contents
Sent to Dr Thomas Young.
Dates:
1823
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 Arthur Hodge to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1821-02-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 82
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file:
With an index of names.
Dates:
1821-02-03
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 Arthur Hodge to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1814-03-16
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/39: 156-157
Scope and Contents
Concerning his proposals for finding longitude.
Dates:
1814-03-16
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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Letter from Arthur Hodge to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1814-03-19
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/39: 159-169
Scope and Contents
Enclosing papers marked 'an explanation of the tables with the square and circle', and 'particulars of the tide table'.
Dates:
1814-03-19
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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Letter from Arthur Hodge to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1814-05-31
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/39: 170-171
Scope and Contents
On squaring the circle.
Dates:
1814-05-31
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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Letter from Arthur Hodge to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1814-06-11
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/39: 181-182
Scope and Contents
Enquiring about the possibility of receiving an advance payment by the Board to test his proposals at sea.
Dates:
1814-06-11
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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Letter from Arthur Hodge to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1814-06-17
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/39: 183
Scope and Contents
Thanking him for putting his proposals before the Board of Longitude.
Dates:
1814-06-17
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 from Arthur Hodge to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1814-11-28
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/39: 184-197
Scope and Contents
Enclosing explanatory papers, tide tables, and a drawing of a 'marine watch' [RGO 14/39: 195].
Dates:
1814-11-28
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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Letter from Arthur Hodge to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1814-06-11
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/39: 198-206
Scope and Contents
Enclosing a description and drawing of his 'dumb compass', with explanatory tables and charts.
Dates:
1814-06-11
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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Letter from Arthur Hodge to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1814-12-20
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/39: 207-208
Scope and Contents
Providing an update on the progress of his work.
Dates:
1814-12-20
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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Letter from Arthur Hodge to the Board of Longitude, 1822-01-28
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 239-240
Scope and Contents
Enquiring whether he could submit a drawing and description of his invention of a perpetual log before the Board. He states that his log was 'of the most simple kind, cheap, easy and convenient', but first had to be regulated.
Dates:
1822-01-28
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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Letter from B. E. Burrile to George Gilpin, 1821-06-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 30-30a
Scope and Contents
Concerning a telescope thought to have been used by Sir Isaac Newton.
Dates:
1821-06-12
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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Letter from (Baring Brothers & Co) to J W Bury; written at London See found enclosed in DAR 227.6: 435, 1844-07-11
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 227.7: 64
Scope and Contents
Letter from (Baring Brothers & Co) to J W Bury; written at London See found enclosed in DAR 227.6: 435
(Letter)
Dates:
1844-07-11
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.