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Letter from William Wood to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-07-24
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 171
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-sub-file :
Three letters.
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 William Wood to Dr Thomas Young, 1820-11-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 172-172a
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-sub-file :
Three letters.
Dates:
1820-11-03
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 William Wood to Dr Thomas Young, 1821-11-24
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 173
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-sub-file :
Three letters.
Dates:
1821-11-24
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 William Wood to Dr Thomas Young, 1819-11-14
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/53: 290
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing the letter for the Board of Longitude at [RGO 14/53: 291].
Dates:
1819-11-14
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 William Wood to Dr Thomas Young, 1821-08-24
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/41: 171
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Two letters sent by Wood along with a printed notice advertising his 'Universal Analemma'; also a forwarding letter from John Barrow.
Dates:
1821-08-24
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 William Wood to the Board of Longitude, 1819
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/53: 277-278
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Three letters and a printed pamphlet.
Dates:
1819
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 Wood to the Board of Longitude, 1819-11-14
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/53: 291-292
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Three letters and a printed pamphlet.
Dates:
1819-11-14
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 William Wouldhave to Dr Thomas Young, 1821-01-27
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 376-377
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Two letters.
Dates:
1821-01-27
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 regarding methods and instruments used to establish longitude and the use of chronometers at sea
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William Wouldhave on an instrument for finding longitude by the pointer and the pole star
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Letter from William Wouldhave to the Board of Longitude, 1821-01-16
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 375
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Two letters.
Dates:
1821-01-16
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
/
Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives
/
Papers of the Board of Longitude
/
Correspondence regarding methods and instruments used to establish longitude and the use of chronometers at sea
/
William Wouldhave on an instrument for finding longitude by the pointer and the pole star
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Letter from 'W.J.' to Harry Parker, 1784 - 1828
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 442-444
Scope and Contents
Concerning a method of screening time-keepers from the effects of heat and cold.
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 listing Arnold chronometers returned by Captain Beaufort, 1834-01-06
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 228
Scope and Contents
Sent from Arnold and Dent to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1834-01-06
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 listing repairs to chronometer Nos. 305, 446 and 825, 1831-04-28
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 188
Scope and Contents
Sent from Thomas Earnshaw to John Pond.
Dates:
1831-04-28
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 querying request from the Royal Observatory to collect chronometer No.765, 1829-09-16
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 138
Scope and Contents
Sent from Henry Appleton to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1829-09-16
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 regarding his work for the War Office in London and in Cambridge, 1941-09-04 - 1941-09-06
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Reference Code: GBR/0269/DCPP/GUTH/7/1/21
Scope and Contents
His work for the War Office in interesting but hard and he is working eight long days followed by two days off. Adele and the children have now returned from North Wales and he had managed work so he could spend a few days together. He is getting to know London well after living in different areas for work and has seen several exhibitions. There is a smell of wood smoke in the air from the burning of damaged bits of St Thomas's by demolition workers. While he is engaged in war work, the...
Dates:
1941-09-04 - 1941-09-06
Conditions Governing Access:
From the File:
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Letter reporting condition of chronometer No. 388 and cost of repair, 1835-01-10
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 234
Scope and Contents
Sent from Barraud and Sons to John Pond.
Dates:
1835-01-10
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 reporting condition of chronometer No. 929, 1831-06-06
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 193
Scope and Contents
Sent from Richard Widenham to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1831-06-06
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 reporting cost of repairing a pocket chronometer, 1831-08-11
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 199
Scope and Contents
Sent from Parkinson & Frodsham to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1831-08-11
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 reporting on anticipated variation in rates to chronometers following experiment with magnets, 1833-01-14
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 215
Scope and Contents
Sent from Arnold and Dent to Thomas Taylor. The chronometers listed are Nos. 274, 582, 600, 605, 606, 608, 615 and 657.
Dates:
1833-01-14
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 reporting on condition and repair cost for chronometer No. 388, 1830-11-18
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 176
Scope and Contents
Sent from Barraud & Sons to John Pond.
Dates:
1830-11-18
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 reporting on condition and repairs for chronometer Nos. 3093, 3180 and 4300, 1828-09-11
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 85
Scope and Contents
Sent from James Moore French to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1828-09-11
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 reporting on condition of a chronometer, 1829-06-11
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 106
Scope and Contents
Sent from Richard Webster to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1829-06-11
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 reporting on condition of Appleton chronometer No. 45, 1830-12-17
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 177
Scope and Contents
Sent from Henry Appleton to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1830-12-17
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 reporting on condition of Brocklebank chronometer Nos. 415 and 582, 1830-09-11
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 170
Scope and Contents
Sent from Edward Dent to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1830-09-11
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 reporting on condition of Carter chronometer No. 131 and cost of repair, 1834-04-28
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 232
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Carter to John Pond.
Dates:
1834-04-28
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 reporting on condition of Cathro chronometer No. 1512, 1829-12-14
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 151
Scope and Contents
Sent from Robert Molyneux to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1829-12-14
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).