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Item
Letter from William Forder to John Wilson Croker, 1810-06-18
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/23: 254-255
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Four letters from Forder, with three copies of related letters sent by representatives of the Board of Longitude. Also, a plan by Forder for his improvement of timepieces.
Dates:
1810-06-18
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 William Forder to John Wilson Croker, 1810-06-25
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/23: 256-257
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Four letters from Forder, with three copies of related letters sent by representatives of the Board of Longitude. Also, a plan by Forder for his improvement of timepieces.
Dates:
1810-06-25
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 William Forder to [the Board of Longitude], 1810-06-01
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/23: 261-262
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Four letters from Forder, with three copies of related letters sent by representatives of the Board of Longitude. Also, a plan by Forder for his improvement of timepieces.
Dates:
1810-06-01
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 William Forder to the Board of Longitude, 1810-06-02
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/23: 252
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Four letters from Forder, with three copies of related letters sent by representatives of the Board of Longitude. Also, a plan by Forder for his improvement of timepieces.
Dates:
1810-06-02
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 William Fuller to 'Henry' [Harry] Parker, 1783-11-21
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/36: 128-129
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Six letters and related handbills and advertisements.
Dates:
1783-11-21
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).
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Letter from William Fuller to Sir Harry Parker, 1785-08-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/36: 150-151
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing the lists at [RGO 14/36: 137-149].
Dates:
1785-08-05
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 William Fuller to the Board of Longitude, 1784-03-06
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/36: 130
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Six letters and related handbills and advertisements.
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 William Fuller to the Board of Longitude, 1784-06-19
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/36: 131-132
Scope and Contents
Includes handwritten copies of published advertisements.
Dates:
1784-06-19
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 William Fuller to the Board of Longitude, 1784-08-21
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/36: 135-136
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Six letters and related handbills and advertisements.
Dates:
1784-08-21
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).
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Letter from William Fuller to the Board of Longitude, 1785-01-29
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/36: 137-138
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Six letters and related handbills and advertisements.
Dates:
1785-01-29
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 William Garrard to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-08-26
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/35: 382-382a
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Six letters and a paper sent from William Garrard, a schoolmaster at the Royal Naval Asylum and former assistant to Dr Maskelyne, with a related note from John Croker.
Dates:
1820-08-26
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 William Garrard to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-09-09
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/35: 385-386
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing the letter at [RGO 14/35: 383-384] and paper at [RGO 14/35: 387-395].
Dates:
1820-09-09
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 William Garrard to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-09-13
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/35: 396-397
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Six letters and a paper sent from William Garrard, a schoolmaster at the Royal Naval Asylum and former assistant to Dr Maskelyne, with a related note from John Croker.
Dates:
1820-09-13
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 William Garrard to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-11-02
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/35: 398-399
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Six letters and a paper sent from William Garrard, a schoolmaster at the Royal Naval Asylum and former assistant to Dr Maskelyne, with a related note from John Croker.
Dates:
1820-11-02
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).
Series
Letter from William Gooch to his parents, 11 June 1791
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.06.48: 36-37
Scope and Contents
Concerning a meeting of the Board of Longitude and an interview with Sir Joseph Banks, his first meeting with Captain New, his salary arrangements, and advice from William Wales on bringing his old coats and waistcoats for the voyage.
Dates:
11 June 1791
Conditions Governing Access:
From the File:
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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Two-letter class: western post-medieval manuscripts
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Mm
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Letters, Memoranda, and Journal, containing the History of Mr William Gooch [Fellow of Caius College], Astronomer of the Daedalus Transport
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Letters from William Gooch
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Letters from William Gooch to his parents, William and Sarah Gooch
Series
Letter from William Gooch to his parents, 17 June 1791
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.06.48: 40-41
Scope and Contents
Concerning his salary, advice from William Wales on probable expenses during the voyage, his first meeting with Lieutenant Hergest, and his companions at sea.
Dates:
17 June 1791
Conditions Governing Access:
From the File:
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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Two-letter class: western post-medieval manuscripts
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Mm
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Letters, Memoranda, and Journal, containing the History of Mr William Gooch [Fellow of Caius College], Astronomer of the Daedalus Transport
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Letters from William Gooch
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Letters from William Gooch to his parents, William and Sarah Gooch
Series
Letter from William Gooch to his parents, 17 July 1791
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.06.48: 47-48
Scope and Contents
Concerning the time of the ship's departure, and describing the companions with whom he would associate during the voyage.
Dates:
17 July 1791
Conditions Governing Access:
From the File:
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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Two-letter class: western post-medieval manuscripts
/
Mm
/
Letters, Memoranda, and Journal, containing the History of Mr William Gooch [Fellow of Caius College], Astronomer of the Daedalus Transport
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Letters from William Gooch
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Letters from William Gooch to his parents, William and Sarah Gooch
Item
Letter from William Hardy to Dr Thomas Young, 1818-07-29
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/23: 244
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Four letters and an account of the rates of Hardy's clock.
Dates:
1818-07-29
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 William Hardy to George Gilpin, 1807-05-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/23: 241-242
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Four letters and an account of the rates of Hardy's clock.
Dates:
1807-05-12
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 William Hardy to George Gilpin, 1805-10-10 - 1805-10-18
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/23: 238
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Four letters and an account of the rates of Hardy's clock.
Dates:
1805-10-10 - 1805-10-18
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 William Hardy to 'John' [George] Gilpin, 1807-01-08
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/23: 239-240
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Four letters and an account of the rates of Hardy's clock.
Dates:
1807-01-08
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 William Hardy to the Board of Longitude, 1808
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/1: 197-201
Scope and Contents
Regarding an award of £5 for his work and a proposed clock for the Royal Observatory.
Dates:
1808
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 William Harvie to George Gilpin, 1804-04-13
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 540-541
Scope and Contents
Concerning his method of determining longitude, which he called 'Longitude discovered by an Observation of the Sun'. Harvie mentions that he had been a master in the merchant service and was in the navy, but was now 76 years old and 'an old worn out seaman'.
Dates:
1804-04-13
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 William Innes on a nautical telescope, 1818-01-16
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/30: 494-496
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:
1818-01-16
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 William Innes on finding the longitude by the moon's meridian altitude, 1809-02-25
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/34: 152-154
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:
1809-02-25
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).