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Letter from Robert Warter proposing to regulate chronometers by keeping them in the sea, 1783
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/23: 181-184
Scope and Contents
With a related note.
Dates:
1783
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 S Blennerbarrett[?] to Maud Darwin née DuPuy; written at London, 1917-01-08
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add 9209.6: 71
Scope and Contents
Letter from S Blennerbarrett[?] to Maud Darwin née DuPuy; written at London
(Letter)
Dates:
1917-01-08
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 S. Price to the Board of Longitude, 1825-08-27
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 407-408
Scope and Contents
Concerning his proposals on perpetual motion.
Dates:
1825-08-27
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 S. Price to the Board of Longitude, 1825-07-04
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 412-413
Scope and Contents
Concerning his proposals on perpetual motion. Price begins by stating that he did not understand the principles on which he had been 'refused justice' by the Board.
Dates:
1825-07-04
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 Samuel Bream to George Gilpin, 1799-11-02
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 28-29
Scope and Contents
Concerning his invention of a telescope for determining the latitude at sea.
Dates:
1799-11-02
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 Samuel Grimaldi to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1812-05-27
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 272-273
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file:
Ten letters from Grimaldi to Captain Thomas Hurd and the Board of Longitude, with two copy replies from the Admiralty Office and Hurd.
Dates:
1812-05-27
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).
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Letter from Samuel Grimaldi to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1813-03-02
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 280
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing a letter for the Board of Longitude; see [RGO 14/24: 281].
Dates:
1813-03-02
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 Samuel Grimaldi to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1813-06-01
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 283
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing a letter for the Board of Longitude; see [RGO 14/24: 284-285].
Dates:
1813-06-01
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 Samuel Grimaldi to the Board of Longitude, 1812-03-02
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 271
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file:
Ten letters from Grimaldi to Captain Thomas Hurd and the Board of Longitude, with two copy replies from the Admiralty Office and Hurd.
Dates:
1812-03-02
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 Samuel Grimaldi to the Board of Longitude, 1812-07-18
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 274
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file:
Ten letters from Grimaldi to Captain Thomas Hurd and the Board of Longitude, with two copy replies from the Admiralty Office and Hurd.
Dates:
1812-07-18
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 Samuel Grimaldi to the Board of Longitude, 1812-08-17
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 275
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file:
Ten letters from Grimaldi to Captain Thomas Hurd and the Board of Longitude, with two copy replies from the Admiralty Office and Hurd.
Dates:
1812-08-17
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 Samuel Grimaldi to the Board of Longitude, 1812-11-26
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 277-278
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file:
Ten letters from Grimaldi to Captain Thomas Hurd and the Board of Longitude, with two copy replies from the Admiralty Office and Hurd.
Dates:
1812-11-26
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 Samuel Grimaldi to the Board of Longitude, 1813-03-02
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 281-282
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosed in the letter at [RGO 14/24: 280].
Dates:
1813-03-02
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 Samuel Grimaldi to the Board of Longitude, 1813-06-01
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 284-285
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosed in the letter at [RGO 14/24: 283].
Dates:
1813-06-01
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 Samuel Grimaldi to the Board of Longitude, 1813
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 286-287
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file:
Ten letters from Grimaldi to Captain Thomas Hurd and the Board of Longitude, with two copy replies from the Admiralty Office and Hurd.
Dates:
1813
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 Samuel Smethurst to Sir Harry Parker, 1786-10-26
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/34: 46-47
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Two letters, a statement and a proposal.
Dates:
1786-10-26
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 Samuel Smethurst to Sir Harry Parker, 1786-10-28
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/34: 48-49
Scope and Contents
With examples of his method for finding longitude.
Dates:
1786-10-28
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 Samuel Smethurst to Sir Harry Parker, 1786-11-29
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 141
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file:
With an index of names.
Dates:
1786-11-29
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 Samuel Smethurst to the Board of Longitude, 1786-11-27
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 516-517
Scope and Contents
Outlining his method of finding longitude.
Dates:
1786-11-27
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 Samuel Thomas to the Board of Longitude, 1788-12-08
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 149-150
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file:
With an index of names.
Dates:
1788-12-08
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 Samuel Ward Flinders to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1812-03-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/68: 57
Scope and Contents
Concerning observations made on a voyage of HMS Investigator.
Dates:
1812-03-03
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 Samuel Ward Flinders to George Gilpin, 1808-05-21
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/68: 35-36
Scope and Contents
Concerning a reward of £200 which he had been offered by the Board of Longitude in return for making observations while on board HMS Investigator.
Dates:
1808-05-21
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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Correspondence regarding applications for a reward by Matthew Flinders and Lieutenant S.W. Flinders
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Letter from Samuel Ward Flinders to John Pond, 1811-09-10
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/68: 55-56
Scope and Contents
Concerning observations made on a voyage of HMS Investigator.
Dates:
1811-09-10
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 Samuel Ward Flinders to Thomas Hurd, 1812-12-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/68: 61
Scope and Contents
Concerning observations made on a voyage of HMS Investigator.
Dates:
1812-12-03
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 Seth Hunt to Dr Thomas Young, 1819-03-27
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 325-326
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file:
Four letters from Hunt to Dr Thomas Young and the Board of Longitude. Hunt was an American citizen residing in Covent Garden, who obtained a patent for his new escapement in 1817.
Dates:
1819-03-27
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).