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Letter from (Baring Brothers & Co) to Robert Waring Darwin; written at London, 1844-07-16
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 227.6: 436
Scope and Contents
Letter from (Baring Brothers & Co) to Robert Waring Darwin; written at London
(Letter)
Dates:
1844-07-16
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.
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Letter from Bartholomew de Sanctis to the Board of Longitude, 1825
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 434-436a
Scope and Contents
Outlining the results of his experiments and observations. The letter is addressed from Portman Square; de Sanctis however remarks that he is ‘without home (sweet home!)’.
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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Letter from Bartholomew de Sanctis to the Board of Longitude, 1825-09-17
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 437-438
Scope and Contents
Concerning his observations on refraction and his new experiments on 'the fluid portable horizon'. Marked 'Third and last'.
Dates:
1825-09-17
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 Bartholomew de Sanctis to the Board of Longitude, 1825-09-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 439-440
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing an article from an Italian journal on the Ephemeris of Venus.
Dates:
1825-09-03
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 Bartholomew de Sanctis to the Board of Longitude, 1825
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 441-441a
Scope and Contents
Concerning 'Ludlan's method of taking double altitude of celestial beings' and also his own experiments.
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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Letter from Benjamin A. Austin to Dr Thomas Young, 1821-04-02
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/37: 283-284
Scope and Contents
On finding longitude by an observation of the sun on the meridian, referenced with a timekeeper.
Dates:
1821-04-02
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 from Benjamin Dawes to Nevil Maskelyne, 1789-05-30
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 294
Scope and Contents
Concerning whether his son Lieutenant William Dawes should return to England with the marine corps or remain at Sydney to continue his work at the observatory.
Dates:
1789-05-30
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 from Benjamin Dawes to Nevil Maskelyne, 1789-06-09
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 295-296
Scope and Contents
Concerning his son's circumstances in New South Wales and the possibility of a salary for his work as Engineer and Officer of Artillery.
Dates:
1789-06-09
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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Letter from Benjamin Dawes to Nevil Maskelyne, 1789-07-20
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 297
Scope and Contents
Concerning a petition to compensate his son William Dawes for the work he had done as Engineer and Officer of Artillery in New South Wales, and a petition for leave of absence for him.
Dates:
1789-07-20
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 Benjamin Dawes to Nevil Maskelyne, 1789-08-01
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 298-299
Scope and Contents
Concerning his petitions on behalf of his son, William Dawes, in New South Wales.
Dates:
1789-08-01
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 Benjamin Dawes to Nevil Maskelyne, 1791-02-01
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 305-306
Scope and Contents
Thanking him for his assistance regarding his son, William Dawes and assuring him that the books and instruments would be brought back from Sydney on HMS Gorgon, which had just departed from Spithead with supplies. Dawes also discusses the shortage of food and clothing at the settlement, and recounts William's list of rations at the settlement, noting how they were cut after the loss of the Sirius.
Dates:
1791-02-01
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).
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Letter from Benjamin Pacey to the Board of Longitude, 1808-05-23
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 553-553a
Scope and Contents
Offering assistance in determining longitude. Pacey states that he had found 'true time' and could 'start any machine in the kingdom by a perpetual motion to set itself at work and repeat itself without the assistance of any individual'.
Dates:
1808-05-23
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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Letter from Bingham Richards to Dr Thomas Young, 1826-08-04
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 133-133a
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file:
With an index of names.
Dates:
1826-08-04
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 from bookseller Mr Storey offering to sell Maskelyne's Greenwich observations, 1825-01-28
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 17-18a
Scope and Contents
Sent to Dr Thomas Young.
Dates:
1825-01-28
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 C. Becher on a telescope for observing the eclipses of Jupiter's satellites, 1815-05-10
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/36: 53-55
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:
1815-05-10
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 C. Ellis to Dr Thomas Young, 1783 - 1823
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 58-58a
Scope and Contents
Marked 'June 10'.
Dates:
1783 - 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 [C. Gottlich Rudorf], 1799
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 108-109
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file:
With an index of names.
Dates:
1799
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 Caleb Hiller to Dr Thomas Young, 1819-02-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 355-355a
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Three letters, a proposal and a memorial.
Dates:
1819-02-12
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).
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
/
Caleb Hiller on his 'mariner's theodolite', an instrument for calculating longitude and latitude
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Letter from Caleb Hiller to Dr Thomas Young, 1819-03-31
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 356
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Three letters, a proposal and a memorial.
Dates:
1819-03-31
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
/
Caleb Hiller on his 'mariner's theodolite', an instrument for calculating longitude and latitude
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Letter from Caleb Hiller to Dr Thomas Young, 1819-03-31
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 357
Scope and Contents
Enclosing a plan for his 'mariner's theodolite' and related papers; see [RGO 14/38: 358-359] and [RGO 14/38: 360-361].
Dates:
1819-03-31
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
/
Caleb Hiller on his 'mariner's theodolite', an instrument for calculating longitude and latitude
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Letter from Captain Alexander Fraser to the Board of Longitude, 1806-09-19
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/25: 354
Scope and Contents
Concerning Earnshaw's pocket chronometer No.462.
Dates:
1806-09-19
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 Captain Heywood to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-02-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 219-219a
Scope and Contents
Concerning the retirement of astronomer Carl Rumker from the Parramatta Observatory, and seeking the approbation of the Board of Longitude in the hope of reinstating him.
Dates:
1823-02-07
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 from Captain J. Hampstead to Sir Joseph Banks, 1806-08-09
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 549-50
Scope and Contents
Informing Banks of a number of discoveries he had made relative to navigation, including the invention of an instrument to determine both latitude and longitude at any time. He requests an interview to prove his discoveries 'by mathematical demonstration'.
Dates:
1806-08-09
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).
Unknown - MadLevel 8.0
Letter from Captain J. Hamstead to George Gilpin, 1809-08-19
Unknown - MadLevel 8.0
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 80-80a
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-sub-file :
Two letters.
Dates:
1809-08-19
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).
Unknown - MadLevel 8.0
Letter from Captain J. Hamstead to George Gilpin, 1809-12-05
Unknown - MadLevel 8.0
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 81-81*
Scope and Contents
Concerning his work on magnetism.
Dates:
1809-12-05
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).