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Letter from Josiah Emery to [the Board of Longitude], 1791-03-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/23: 193
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Three letters and two sets of rates for chronometers made by Emery.
Dates:
1791-03-05
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 Josiah Emery to the Board of Longitude, 1792-06-02
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/23: 194-194a
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Three letters and two sets of rates for chronometers made by Emery.
Dates:
1792-06-02
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 Josiah Emery to the Board of Longitude, 1792-12-01
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/23: 196
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Three letters and two sets of rates for chronometers made by Emery.
Dates:
1792-12-01
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 Josiah Emery to the Board of Longitude, 1793
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/23: 199-200
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Three letters and two sets of rates for chronometers made by Emery.
Dates:
1793
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 Josiah Emery to the Board of Longitude, 1793-03-02
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/23: 205
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Three letters and two sets of rates for chronometers made by Emery.
Dates:
1793-03-02
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 Josiah Emery to the Board of Longitude, 1794-06-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/23: 206-206a
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Three letters and two sets of rates for chronometers made by Emery.
Dates:
1794-06-07
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 'J.P.' of Margaret Street to Sir Harold Parker, 1786 - 1787
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 518
Scope and Contents
Concerning his ideas on 'the true properties and revolutions of the heavenly bodies'.
Dates:
1786 - 1787
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 "K" to Sophie Gurney once Pryor née Raverat; written at London, 1957-02-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add 9209.6: 192
Scope and Contents
Letter from "K" to Sophie Gurney once Pryor née Raverat; written at London
(Letter)
Dates:
1957-02-12
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
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 L. Breguet to Monsieur Kuter [Henry Kater?], 1823-03-29
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 406-407
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file:
Letter, observations and a drawing.
Dates:
1823-03-29
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 l'Abbé de Pellizer on finding the longitude by transits of the moon, 1789-09-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/35: 363-364a
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:
1789-09-12
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 Lady Harland to Sir Harry Parker, 1784-05-30
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 485
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Two letters.
Dates:
1784-05-30
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).
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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Papers regarding the public trials and improvements of clocks and chronometers, 1784-1828
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Miscellaneous correspondence, 1784-1828
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Letters from Lady Harland concerning a chronometer lent to her late husband
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Letter from Lady Harland to the Board of Longitude, 1784-03-13
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 484
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Two letters.
Dates:
1784-03-13
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
/
Papers regarding the public trials and improvements of clocks and chronometers, 1784-1828
/
Miscellaneous correspondence, 1784-1828
/
Letters from Lady Harland concerning a chronometer lent to her late husband
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Letter from Lazarus Cohen to Dr Thomas Young, 1825-01-06
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/53: 49
Scope and Contents
Concerning an account on the winds.
Dates:
1825-01-06
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 Lazarus Cohen to Dr Thomas Young, 1825-02-10
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/53: 50
Scope and Contents
Concerning the continuation of his 'New System of Astronomy'.
Dates:
1825-02-10
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 Le Duc Duhamel to Dr Thomas Young, 1827-10-23
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 477
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Six letters and two papers on his method of ascertaining the exact loss or gain of two chronometers, with a related newspaper extract.
Dates:
1827-10-23
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 Le Duc Duhamel to Dr Thomas Young, 1828-01-29
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 489-490
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Six letters and two papers on his method of ascertaining the exact loss or gain of two chronometers, with a related newspaper extract.
Dates:
1828-01-29
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 Le Duc Duhamel to Sir John Barrow, 1827-09-04
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 475-476
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Six letters and two papers on his method of ascertaining the exact loss or gain of two chronometers, with a related newspaper extract.
Dates:
1827-09-04
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 Le Duc Duhamel to the Board of Longitude, 1822-02-25
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 469-470
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Six letters and two papers on his method of ascertaining the exact loss or gain of two chronometers, with a related newspaper extract.
Dates:
1822-02-25
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 Le Duc Duhamel to the Board of Longitude, 1827-06-11
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 471-472
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Six letters and two papers on his method of ascertaining the exact loss or gain of two chronometers, with a related newspaper extract.
Dates:
1827-06-11
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 Le Duc Duhamel to the Board of Longitude, 1827-08-27
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 473-474
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Six letters and two papers on his method of ascertaining the exact loss or gain of two chronometers, with a related newspaper extract.
Dates:
1827-08-27
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 Le Roh-Berg-Herr Vousenville, 1798-03-30
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 165-167
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-sub-file :
Letter and printed prospectus.
Dates:
1798-03-30
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 Lewis Henry Morgan to Charles Robert Darwin; written at London, 1871-06-08
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 171: 239
Scope and Contents
Letter from Lewis Henry Morgan to Charles Robert Darwin; written at London
(Letter)
Dates:
1871-06-08
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 Lewis Henry Morgan to Charles Robert Darwin; written at London in with enclosure, 1871-08-01
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 171: 240
Scope and Contents
Letter from Lewis Henry Morgan to Charles Robert Darwin; written at London in with enclosure
(Letter)
Dates:
1871-08-01
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 Lieutenant Colonel Edward Ferguson to George Gilpin, 1806-06-19
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 8-9
Scope and Contents
Stating that he had made a successful trial of his log to ascertain the rate of a current and requesting a reward to purchase a patent.
Dates:
1806-06-19
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 Lieutenant Colonel Edward Ferguson to George Gilpin, 1806-06-04
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/31: 11-12
Scope and Contents
Enclosing a description of his method for ascertaining the rate of a ship in a current at sea, and requesting that this be laid before the Board of Longitude.
Dates:
1806-06-04
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).