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Note reporting on repairs to chronometer Nos. 490 and 563, 1828-12-31
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 91
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Roger Arnold to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1828-12-31
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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Notebook outlining 'a simple method of finding the longitude at sea', 1806
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/44: 160-181
Scope and Contents
Includes illustrations at [RGO 14/44: 167], [RGO 14/44: 172-174], and [RGO 14/44: 179].
Dates:
1806
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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NS I Chap 4-33 Note, 1844-08-17
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 45: 48r
Scope and Contents
Note; by Charles Robert Darwin
(Note)
Dates:
1844-08-17
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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NS II Means of distribution-111 Note, 1840-01-01 - 1882-04-30
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 205.2: 113
Scope and Contents
All Geographical Miles [distances and flying times for birds] [distances from London]
Note; by Charles Robert Darwin
(Note)
Dates:
1840-01-01 - 1882-04-30
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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NS II Palaeontology, geology-50 Note, 1840-01-01 - 1882-04-30
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 205.9: 63r
Scope and Contents
Note; by Charles Robert Darwin
(Note)
Dates:
1840-01-01 - 1882-04-30
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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Observations of transits, 1749 - 1755
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 3/4
Scope and Contents
A working copy of observations of the transits of major stars, 1749-1750, including adjustments to the telescope and observational method. There is mention of the earthquake shock felt in London at 8.23 am on 8 February 1750. At the back of the book are transit observations for 1754-1755.
Dates:
1749 - 1755
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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Observations of transits, 1821 - 1826
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/8
Scope and Contents
Original transit observations, 12 September 1821 - 24 June 1826, with phenomena of the Jovian satellites; adjustments to the transit clock and transit instrument; replacement of broken micrometer wires; eclipses of the Moon, 5 February 1822, 2 August 1822 and 10 July 1824; 'Observed Capt. Hatiers' light apparently about the size of the wire to the west of the meridian mark'; the pivot of the transit instrument repaired by Edward Troughton; meridian marks at Chingford and Blackwall;...
Dates:
1821 - 1826
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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Observations of transits, 1826 - 1829
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/9
Scope and Contents
Original transit observations, 24 June 1826 - 6 September 1829, with adjustments to the transit instrument; adjustments and repairs by William Hardy to the transit clock; meridian marks at Chingford and Blackwall; phenomena of the Jovian satellites (observed with the 46 inch achromatic telescope and 5 inch equatorial telescope); eclipse of the Moon, 28 November 1826; occultations of various stars observed with the 46 inch telescope; 'Experiments made to find if an error of collimation...
Dates:
1826 - 1829
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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Observations of transits, 1829 - 1830
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/10
Scope and Contents
Original transit observations, 6 September 1829 - 30 September 1830, with occultations of various stars observed with the 46 inch achromatic, 30 inch achromatic and 5 inch equatorial telescopes; adjustments to the transit instrument; meridian marks at Chingford and Blackwall; and repairs to the transit clock by E.J. Dent.
Dates:
1829 - 1830
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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Observations of transits, 1830 - 1831
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/11
Scope and Contents
Original transit observations, 2 October 1830 - 26 June 1831, with adjustments to the transit instrument; occultations of various stars viewed from the equatorial telescope in the East Dome; phenomena of the Jovian satellites; reference to the Chingford and Blackwall meridian marks; and attempted observations of Mercury and Saturn.
Dates:
1830 - 1831
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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Observations of transits, 1831 - 1832
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/12
Scope and Contents
Original transit observations, 1 July 1831 - 5 May 1832, with adjustments to the transit instrument; adjustments and corrections to the transit clock; phenomena of the Jovian satellites; occultations of various stars; attempted observations of Mercury, Jupiter, Uranus, Ceres and Pallas; and the meridian marks at Chingford and Blackwall.
Dates:
1831 - 1832
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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Observations of transits, 1832 - 1833
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/13
Scope and Contents
Original transit observations, 6 June 1832 - 10 September 1833, with adjustments to, reversal of, and repairs to the transit instrument involving Messrs Troughton and Simms; adjustment of the transit clock; meridian marks at Chingford and Blackwall; and observations of Saturn's rings.
Dates:
1832 - 1833
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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Observations of transits, 1834 - 1835
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/15
Scope and Contents
Original transit observations, 27 February 1834 - 27 September 1835, with adjustments to the transit instrument; adjustments to the transit clock; repairs to the transit clock by E.J. Dent; the meridian marks at Blackwall and Chingford; and the temporary meridian mark, 27 February 1834.
Dates:
1834 - 1835
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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Observations on the mysteries of longitude, 1818-07-16
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 404
Scope and Contents
Includes an explanatory sketch of his chart and time pieces.
Dates:
1818-07-16
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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Official: Air Raids Committee., 01 Oct 1917 - 01 Nov 1917
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 27/6
Scope and Contents
Includes committee minutes of statements made by General [Jan] Smuts [South African Representative to the Imperial War Cabinet]; [WSC] Minister of Munitions; [Sir David Henderson] Director General of Military Aeronautics; the Master General of the Ordnance; Major General [Edward] Ashmore; and [1st Lord Cowdray, earlier Weetman Pearson] President of the Air Board. Issues discussed included equipment for home defence and offensive bombing operations.Also includes extracts from War Cabinet...
Dates:
01 Oct 1917 - 01 Nov 1917
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
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Official: Cabinet: Correspondence., 03 Jan 1908 - 22 Dec 1908
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 21/1
Scope and Contents
Correspondents comprise: David Lloyd George [Chancellor of the Exchequer] on his and WSC's opposition to the naval building programme and the determination of Reginald McKenna [First Lord of the Admiralty] to build Dreadnoughts (3); Sir George Murray [Permanent Secretary to the Treasury] on naval estimates; John Bradbury on Budget estimates and the National Debt; the Motor Union on a petition to Herbert Asquith [later Lord Oxford and Asquith] on car taxation; Lord Crewe [earlier Lord...
Dates:
03 Jan 1908 - 22 Dec 1908
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
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Official: Cabinet: Dardanelles Committee: printed papers., 1915
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 21/46
Scope and Contents
Includes papers by various individuals on various subjects including: [Lord] Curzon of Kedleston [Lord Privy Seal] on the air defence of London; Vice Admiral John de Robeck [Commander of naval forces] on the landing of the army on the Gallipoli peninsula; negotiations between [2nd Lord] Esher [earlier Reginald Brett] and General [Joseph] Gallieni and General Girodon; Maurice Hankey [Secretary; Committee Imperial Defence] on the winter campaign at the Dardanelles; summaries of the war...
Dates:
1915
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
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Official: Cabinet: Housing Bill: Notes and papers., 1908 - 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 21/9
Scope and Contents
Includes: typescript notes on the Housing and Town Planning Act which cover the duties of County Councils regarding sanitation, slum clearance and the provision of new housing for the poor; WSC's manuscript notes on the extent of poverty and appalling housing conditions revealed by [Seebohm] Rowntree's study of conditions in York and a London County Council report on housing for the working classes.
Dates:
1908 - 1909
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
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Official: Cabinet: papers 20 - 44., 31 Dec 1928 - 21 Feb 1929
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 22/228
Scope and Contents
Includes papers by various individuals on various subjects including: Sir Arthur Steel-Maitland, Minister of Labour on unemployment and on a proposed enquiry into the iron and steel industry; Stanley Baldwin, Prime Minister, and Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister [earlier Sir Philip Lloyd-Greame, later Lord Swinton], President of the Board of Trade, on the enquiry into the iron and steel industry; Leo Amery, Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs, on the functions of Dominion ministers, use of the...
Dates:
31 Dec 1928 - 21 Feb 1929
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
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Official: Cabinet: papers 40 - 69., 13 Dec 1921 - 04 Mar 1925
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 22/29
Scope and Contents
Includes papers from various individuals on various subjects, including: William Bridgeman, First Lord of the Admiralty, on airship development; the Financial Secretary to the Treasury [Walter Guinness, later 1st Lord Moyne] on the Trade Facilities Bill and Sandwich [Kent] Port and Haven Bill; a draft of the Sandwich Port and Haven Bill; the report of the Safeguarding of Industries Committee; Sir Arthur Steel-Maitland, Minister of Labour, on unemployment benefit and the electrical trades...
Dates:
13 Dec 1921 - 04 Mar 1925
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
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Official: Cabinet: papers 51 to 80., Feb 1927
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 22/155
Scope and Contents
Includes papers on various subjects by various individuals including: control of official histories; Wilfrid Ashley [later 1st Lord Mount Temple] Minister of Transport, and WSC on cross-river traffic in London; [Sir] Philip Cunliffe-Lister [earlier Sir Philip Lloyd-Greame, later Lord Swinton] President of the Board of Trade on safeguarding industries, the Brussels convention on state owned ships and a forecast of the trade outlook including details of various industries, exports and colonial...
Dates:
Feb 1927
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
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Official: Cabinet: papers 141 to 170., Apr 1927 - May 1927
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 22/159
Scope and Contents
Includes papers on various subjects by various individuals including: two special reports on unemployment; Sir Austen Chamberlain, Foreign Secretary, on Italy's interests in Albania, a request for assistance from Portugal, an arms embargo and the supply of arms to Canton [China]; Sir Arthur Steel-Maitland, Minister of Labour, on unemployment in the coal industry, the inspection of emigrants and the unemployment insurance bill; [4th Lord] Salisbury [earlier Lord Cranborne], Lord Privy Seal,...
Dates:
Apr 1927 - May 1927
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
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Official: Cabinet: papers 171 to 200., Jun 1927 - Jul 1927
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 22/160
Scope and Contents
Includes papers on various subjects by various individuals including: the chiefs of staff on the defence of Wei Hai Wei [China]; Leo Amery, Secretary of State for the Colonies, on relations with Iman of the Yemen, the entry of Iraq into the League of Nations, policy on East Africa, the New Hebrides [now Vanuatu] and the political situation in Cyprus; Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister [earlier Sir Philip Lloyd-Greame, later Lord Swinton], President of the Board of Trade, on the trade outlook...
Dates:
Jun 1927 - Jul 1927
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
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Official: Cabinet: papers 201 - 209., 28 Jan 1925 - 01 May 1925
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 22/34
Scope and Contents
Includes papers by various individuals on various subjects, including: 1st Lord Peel, 1st Commissioner of Works, on the demolition of Waterloo Bridge [London]; Sir William Joynson-Hicks [later 1st Lord Brentford], Home Secretary, on the Lead Paint (Protection Against Poisoning) Bill; a draft of the Lead Paint Bill; William Ormsby-Gore [later 4th Lord Harlech], Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies, on the bequest by Sir Hugh Lane [late Director of the National Gallery, Ireland] of his...
Dates:
28 Jan 1925 - 01 May 1925
Conditions Governing Access:
Open
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Official: Cabinet: papers 201 - 220., 23 Jun 1928 - 09 Jul 1928
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 22/201
Scope and Contents
Includes papers by various individuals on various subjects including: Sir John Gilmour, Secretary of State for Scotland, on local government reform; [1st] Lord Peel, First Commissioner of Works, on Parliament Square [London]; Eric Maclagan, Director of the Victoria and Albert museum, on the treasure of the Guelphs; [Sir] Arthur Steel-Maitland, Minister of Labour, on the industrial transference board and the transfer of unemployed miners; Leo Amery, Secretary of State for the Colonies, on...
Dates:
23 Jun 1928 - 09 Jul 1928
Conditions Governing Access:
Open