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Letter from J.L. Mackay to the Board of Longitude, 1818-11-16
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 367
Scope and Contents
Outlining his proposed method of finding longitude with a lunar dial.
Dates:
1818-11-16
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 Job Rider to Sir 'Henry' [Harold] Parker, 1790-05-16
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/36: 24-26
Scope and Contents
On an instrument for observing eclipses of Jupiter's satellites.
Dates:
1790-05-16
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 John Abram to Dr Thomas Young, 1819-11-16
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/35: 368-368a
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:
1819-11-16
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 John Arnold concerning a bill for two new timekeepers, 1790-11-18
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/25: 119
Scope and Contents
Sent to Sir Harry Parker.
Dates:
1790-11-18
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 John Arnold concerning adjustments to a chronometer for use by Admiral Millbanke, 1790-04-13
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/25: 118
Scope and Contents
Sent to Sir Harry Parker.
Dates:
1790-04-13
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 John Arnold concerning adjustments to a chronometer for use by Admiral Millbanke, 1790
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/25: 120
Scope and Contents
Sent to Sir Harry Parker.
Dates:
1790
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 John Arnold to Lord Howe, 1784-03-06
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/25: 99-100
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:
1784-03-06
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 John Barrow to Captain Kater, 1821-09-04
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 6-6a
Scope and Contents
Concerning a treatise and a book of navigational tables by Dr Inman.
Dates:
1821-09-04
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 John Barrow to Captain Kater, 1821-09-06
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 380
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing a letter from John George Hartley.
Dates:
1821-09-06
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 John Barrow to Charles Barton, 1823-08-15
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/37: 303
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
An essay on his proposed method, with three related letters.
Dates:
1823-08-15
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 John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1824-07-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 7-7a
Scope and Contents
Concerning a letter and treatise by J.T. Baylee.
Dates:
1824-07-03
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 John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1825-07-19
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 8-9
Scope and Contents
Concerning a copy of a letter from Thomas Kerigan; see [RGO 14/55: 10-11].
Dates:
1825-07-19
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 John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1825-11-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 12-12a
Scope and Contents
Concerning the appointment of Peter Lecount to the crew of HMS Prince Regent.
Dates:
1825-11-07
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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Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1826-01-26
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 13-14
Scope and Contents
Concerning a replacement transit instrument for the Royal Naval College at Portsmouth
Dates:
1826-01-26
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 John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-04-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 104-104a
Scope and Contents
Concerning the letter from Gore Ouseley at [RGO 14/55: 102-103].
Dates:
1822-04-03
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 John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1819-05-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 350
Scope and Contents
Enclosing the proposal from William Rhead at [RGO 14/38: 351-352].
Dates:
1819-05-05
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).
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Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-03-14
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 366
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing the letter at [RGO 14/38: 364-365].
Dates:
1820-03-14
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 John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1821-02-27
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/68: 263
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing a copy of a letter from George Fisher; see [RGO 14/68: 264].
Dates:
1821-02-27
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).
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 and related papers regarding observations made on voyages of discovery
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Letters concerning George Fisher's offer to serve as astronomer to Captain Parry's Arctic expedition
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Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-07-14
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 35-36
Scope and Contents
Concerning the establishment of the Cape Observatory.
Dates:
1820-07-14
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 John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-07-24
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 38-39
Scope and Contents
Stating that the Admiralty approved of the proposed Cape Observatory and requesting that a plan of it be prepared.
Dates:
1820-07-24
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 John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-10-16
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 42-43
Scope and Contents
Concerning the establishment of the Cape Observatory.
Dates:
1820-10-16
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 John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-10-25
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 48-48a
Scope and Contents
Concerning His Majesty's Order in Council for the establishment of the Cape Observatory.
Dates:
1820-10-25
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).
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Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-06-11
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 51
Scope and Contents
Concerning bills for paper and for printing an account of the observatory at the Cape of Good Hope.
Dates:
1822-06-11
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 John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-07-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 52-53
Scope and Contents
Concerning Mr Murray's bill for books supplied to the Cape Observatory.
Dates:
1822-07-12
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).
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Letter from John Barrow to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-11-20
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 54-55
Scope and Contents
Concerning the salary of a labourer at the Cape Observatory and plans to put a clock there.
Dates:
1822-11-20
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).