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Letter from J. Brazill to the Board of Longitude, 1818-03-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 575-576
Scope and Contents
Concerning his method of finding true time or longitude by a true amplitude or Azimuth by observation at the sun's rising or setting.
Dates:
1818-03-12
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 J. Brazill to the Board of Longitude, 1819-02-17
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/37: 253-254
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Three letters.
Dates:
1819-02-17
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 J. Brazill to the Board of Longitude, 1819-03-26
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/37: 255-256
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Three letters.
Dates:
1819-03-26
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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Letter from J. Brazill to the Board of Longitude, 1819-03-15
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/37: 257-258
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Three letters.
Dates:
1819-03-15
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).
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Letter from J. Combre on an instrument for finding longitude, 1811-05-14
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 264-266
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:
1811-05-14
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 J. Herbert to the Board of Longitude, 1820-07-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/37: 274
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Proposal and two related letters.
Dates:
1820-07-12
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
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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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Joseph Herbert on a method of finding longitude using the sun's declination
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Letter from J. Herbert to Thomas Hurd, 1820-07-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/37: 273
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing the letter and proposal at [RGO 14/37: 274] and [RGO 14/37: 275-281] for the attention of the Board of Longitude.
Dates:
1820-07-12
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
/
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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Joseph Herbert on a method of finding longitude using the sun's declination
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Letter from J Johnson to Erasmus Darwin (1731-1802) written at London, with a separate letter (see DAR 227.1: 138) written on the reverse, 1791-07-23
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 227.3: 39
Scope and Contents
Letter from J Johnson to Erasmus Darwin (1731-1802); written at London. With a separate letter from Erasmus Darwin to Josiah Wedgwood (see DAR 227.1: 138) written on the reverse
(Letter)
Dates:
1791-07-23
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 J Johnson to Robert Waring Darwin; written at London, 1803-05-20
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 227.6: 100
Scope and Contents
Letter from J Johnson to Robert Waring Darwin; written at London
(Letter)
Dates:
1803-05-20
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 J. Manderson to Dr Thomas Young, 1828-05-29
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/35: 465-465a
Scope and Contents
Enclosing the paper at [RGO 14/35: 467-470].
Dates:
1828-05-29
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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J. Manderson on finding the longitude by variations of the moon's right ascension
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Letter from J. Marshall to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-03-31
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/35: 424-425
Scope and Contents
Includes lunar observations.
Dates:
1823-03-31
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).
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Letter from J. Marshall to Dr Thomas Young, with a printed proposal attached, 1822-08-13
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/37: 324-325
Scope and Contents
On finding a ship's place at sea in the absence of an observation and on ascertaining the velocity of currents.
Dates:
1822-08-13
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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Letter from J. Pimlot to George Gilpin, 1803-10-25
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 234-235
Scope and Contents
With a copy of a reply to Pimlot [RGO 14/38: 235].
Dates:
1803-10-25
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
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Correspondence regarding methods and instruments used to establish longitude and the use of chronometers at sea
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J. Pimlot on an instrument for finding longitude by measuring the distance sailed
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Letter from J. Riboult, 1822-05-15
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/35: 404-405
Scope and Contents
Addressed to the members of the English parliament and to the Academy of Sciences.
Dates:
1822-05-15
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).
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Letter from James Bamber on an improved log, 1820-07-29
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 234-236
Scope and Contents
Letter to Dr Thomas Young concerning his improved log to estimate a ship's velocity, with a description of the instrument. Bamber requests to know what proof the Board required to prove its efficacy.
Dates:
1820-07-29
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 James Biggs to Dr Thomas Young, 1824-05-25
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/68: 266-268
Scope and Contents
Enquiring about the transmission of astronomical calculations and instruments for new experiments to Captain Parry.
Dates:
1824-05-25
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 James Brisbane to Sir Harry Parker, 1787-01-31
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/39: 25-25a
Scope and Contents
Outlining his solution to the longitude problem.
Dates:
1787-01-31
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 James Brisbane to the Board of Longitude, 1786-08-28
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/39: 23-24
Scope and Contents
In which Brisbane proposes a demonstration of his solution to the longitude problem.
Dates:
1786-08-28
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 James Burns to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-09-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/41: 59
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Two letters and a proposal.
Dates:
1823-09-12
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 James Burns to Dr Thomas Young, 1823-10-10
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/41: 60
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Two letters and a proposal.
Dates:
1823-10-10
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 James Callenden on a stand for a telescope to be used at sea, 1820-07-10
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/30: 498-500
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:
1820-07-10
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 James Callender on a stand for using a telescope at sea, 1818 - 1826
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/44: 31-33
Scope and Contents
Sent to Dr Thomas Young.
Dates:
1818 - 1826
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 James Fitt to Dr Thomas Young, 1784 - 1828
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 433
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Two letters.
Dates:
1784 - 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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Letter from James Fitt to Dr Thomas Young, 1784 - 1828
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 434
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Two letters.
Dates:
1784 - 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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Letter from James Fosbury to Dr Thomas Young, 1819-11-23
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 69-69a
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file :
With an index of names.
Dates:
1819-11-23
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).