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Letter from Edward Troughton to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-04-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 193-194
Scope and Contents
Concerning a zenith instrument for the Cape Observatory.
Dates:
1820-04-12
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 Edward Troughton to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-04-19
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 195-196
Scope and Contents
Concerning estimates for a zenith micrometer for the Cape Observatory, parts of which were also being made by Dollond and Donkin.
Dates:
1820-04-19
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 Edward Troughton to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-05-06
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 198-199
Scope and Contents
Suggesting that a young instrument maker would make an excellent assistant at the Cape Observatory, and proposing his young relative, James Fayrer, for the post.
Dates:
1820-05-06
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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Letter from Edward Troughton to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-11-27
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 200-200a
Scope and Contents
Informing him that James Fayrer would accept the position of assistant at the Cape Observatory.
Dates:
1820-11-27
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 from Émile Goubert to Charles Robert Darwin; written at London, 1862-09-20
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 165: 80
Scope and Contents
Letter from Émile Goubert to Charles Robert Darwin; written at London
(Letter)
Dates:
1862-09-20
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
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Letter from Emma Darwin née Wedgwood to Henrietta Emma Litchfield née Darwin; written at [London?], 1878-03-23
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 219.9: 168
Scope and Contents
Letter from Emma Darwin née Wedgwood to Henrietta Emma Litchfield née Darwin; written at [London?]
(Letter)
Dates:
1878-03-23
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
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Letter from Emma Darwin née Wedgwood to Henrietta Emma Litchfield née Darwin; written at [London?], 1881-12-16
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 219.9: 280
Scope and Contents
Letter from Emma Darwin née Wedgwood to Henrietta Emma Litchfield née Darwin; written at [London?]
(Letter)
Dates:
1881-12-16
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
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Letter from Emma Darwin née Wedgwood to Henrietta Emma Litchfield née Darwin; written at [London], 1881-12-18
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 219.9: 282
Scope and Contents
Letter from Emma Darwin née Wedgwood to Henrietta Emma Litchfield née Darwin; written at [London]
(Letter)
Dates:
1881-12-18
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
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Letter from E.O. Bright to the Board of Longitude, 1798-06-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/34: 99-100
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Two letters.
Dates:
1798-06-07
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 E.O. Bright to the Board of Longitude, 1799-04-06
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/34: 101-102
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Two letters.
Dates:
1799-04-06
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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Letter from Erasmus Alvey Darwin to Charles Robert Darwin; written at [London], 1832-08-18
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 204: 93
Scope and Contents
Letter from Erasmus Alvey Darwin to Charles Robert Darwin; written at [London]
(Letter)
Dates:
1832-08-18
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
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Letter from Erasmus Darwin jr to Robert Waring Darwin; written at London, 1791-11-24
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 227.6: 34
Scope and Contents
Letter from Erasmus Darwin jr to Robert Waring Darwin; written at London
(Letter)
Dates:
1791-11-24
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
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Letter from Erasmus Darwin jr to Robert Waring Darwin; written at [London] verses, 1776-01-01 - 1777-12-31
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 227.6: 2
Scope and Contents
Letter from Erasmus Darwin jr to Robert Waring Darwin; written at [London] verses
(Letter)
Dates:
1776-01-01 - 1777-12-31
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
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Letter from Evan Nepean to William Wales, 1795-12-08
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/23: 161
Scope and Contents
Concerning Thomas Mudge's proposal to supply the Royal Navy with timekeepers made upon the principle invented by his late father.
Dates:
1795-12-08
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).
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Letter from Evan Nepean to William Wales, 1796-02-11
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/23: 164
Scope and Contents
Concerning a favourable report on a timekeeper by Thomas Mudge.
Dates:
1796-02-11
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 Evan Nepean to William Wales, 1796-08-19
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/23: 165
Scope and Contents
Concerning a report by Lord Hugh Seymour on timekeepers put on board the HMS Sans Pareil.
Dates:
1796-08-19
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).
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Letter from E.W.C.R. Owen to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1813-05-27
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 259-260
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Two letters, sent from Captain Owen of HMS Cornwall.
Dates:
1813-05-27
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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E.W.C.R. Owen's rules for navigation and remarks upon the use of a chronometer
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Letter from E.W.C.R. Owen to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1813-05-27
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 261-262
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Two letters, sent from Captain Owen of HMS Cornwall.
Dates:
1813-05-27
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
/
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
/
E.W.C.R. Owen's rules for navigation and remarks upon the use of a chronometer
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Letter from Ezekiel Walker to Dr Thomas Young, 1824-05-22
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 456
Scope and Contents
Enclosing a paper for the consideration of the Board of Longitude, at [RGO 14/38: 457-457a].
Dates:
1824-05-22
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).
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
/
Ezekiel Walker on the advantage of the use of several chronometers at sea
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Letter from Ezekiel Walker to Dr Thomas Young, 1824-08-10
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 458
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Six letters and a paper.
Dates:
1824-08-10
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
/
Ezekiel Walker on the advantage of the use of several chronometers at sea
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Letter from Ezekiel Walker to Dr Thomas Young, 1825-01-17
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 462
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Six letters and a paper.
Dates:
1825-01-17
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).
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
/
Ezekiel Walker on the advantage of the use of several chronometers at sea
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Letter from Ezekiel Walker to the Board of Longitude, 1783-07-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 450-451
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Six letters and a paper.
Dates:
1783-07-07
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
/
Papers of the Board of Longitude
/
Correspondence regarding methods and instruments used to establish longitude and the use of chronometers at sea
/
Ezekiel Walker on the advantage of the use of several chronometers at sea
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Letter from Ezekiel Walker to the Board of Longitude, 1783-12-17
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 452-455
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Six letters and a paper.
Dates:
1783-12-17
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).
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
/
Ezekiel Walker on the advantage of the use of several chronometers at sea
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Letter from Ezekiel Walker to the Board of Longitude, 1824-08-10
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 459-461
Scope and Contents
Defending his claim to be the original inventor of a method of finding longitude by the use of several chronometers at sea.
Dates:
1824-08-10
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
/
Ezekiel Walker on the advantage of the use of several chronometers at sea
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Letter from F. Ferguson to George Gilpin, 1806-12-04
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 66-66a
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file :
With an index of names.
Dates:
1806-12-04
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).