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Printed handbill concerning William Fuller's method of finding longitude, 1783-09-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/36: 127
Scope and Contents From the Item:

Six letters and related handbills and advertisements.

Dates: 1783-09-02
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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Printed pamphlet on a method of obtaining the true perpendicular distance of the sun, moon or stars, 1819

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/53: 279-289
Scope and Contents

Preceded by a note from William Wood to Dr Thomas Young.

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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Printed pamphlet on a solution for finding longitude, 1785

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/53: 55-65
Scope and Contents From the Item:

Two letters, two copies of a printed pamphlet, and a memorandum.

Dates: 1785
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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Printed pamphlet on a solution for finding longitude, 1785

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/53: 66-77
Scope and Contents From the Item:

Two letters, two copies of a printed pamphlet, and a memorandum.

Dates: 1785
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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Printed pamphlet stating the facts of a legal case involving Pellizer, 1804-11

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/53: 135-146
Scope and Contents

The pamphlet concerns the case of Pellizer versus Manuel de las Heras, for the retention of money.

Dates: 1804-11
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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Printed paper on Lazarus Cohen's 'New System of Astronomy', 1825

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/53: 301-305
Scope and Contents

Concerning gravitation, the forces activating the planetary system, the causes of the tides, and the laws that govern the winds.

Dates: 1825
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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Printed prospectus for publishing the works of Major General Grant, 1803 - 1806

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/44: 182-183
Scope and Contents From the Item:

These include two copies of a prospectus concerning Grant's astronomical and geographical works, and various proposals on finding longitude by using an instrument to determine the ship's rate of sailing.

Dates: 1803 - 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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Printed prospectus on extraordinary astronomical discoveries made by Lazarus Cohen, 1825-11-13

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/53: 47-48
Scope and Contents

Preceded by a letter from Cohen to Dr Thomas Young.

Dates: 1825-11-13
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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Probate of will of Cuthbert Fisher, Tower of London, London, 19 Dec. 1798

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1269/1
Scope and Contents

At London, before Sir William Wynne, Kt. LL.D. Master Keeper of Prerog. Court of Canterbury. Signed by George and Nathaniel Gostling, and R.C. Cresswell, Dep. Registrars. Entered by Thos. Gibbes. On back of probate: Entered in the Office of the Clerk of H.M. Ordnance (22 Aug. 1799). [Signed by] P. Saunders. Entered in the Treasury Office of H.M. Ordnance (16 Nov. 1799). [Signed by] W.B. Ruddick.

Dates: 19 Dec. 1798
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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Probate of will of C.W. Hunneman, Soho, Middlesex, 6 Dec. 1793 (Note on outside says probate granted 5 February 1794)

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1263/1
Scope and Contents

At London, before Thomas Crespigny, LL.D., surrogate of Sir William Wynne, Kt.. Signed by George and Nathaniel Gostling, and James Townley, Dep. Registrars.

Dates: 6 Dec. 1793 (Note on outside says probate granted 5 February 1794)
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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Probate of will of Dame Elizabeth Dashwood, Grovesnor Square, London, 6 Apr. 1798 (Either 1798 or 1799?)

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1266/1
Scope and Contents

At London, before Samuel Pearce Parson, LL.D., surrogate of Sir William Wynne, Kt. LL.D. Master Keeper of Prerog. Court of Canterbury. Signed by George and Nathaniel Gostling, and H.C. Cresswell, Dep. Registrars.

Dates: 6 Apr. 1798 (Either 1798 or 1799?)
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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Probate of will of George Bragg, London, 22 Nov. 1687

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1254/1
Scope and Contents

At London before William [Gleys?], surrogate of Sir Richard Raines, Kt. LL.D. Signed by Tho. Welham, Dep. Registrar.

Dates: 22 Nov. 1687
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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Probate of will of Henry Dry, Lincoln's Inn, London, 28 Jan. 1739 (Either 1739 or 1740?)

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1212/1
Scope and Contents

At London before Edw. Kinaston, LL.D. Surrogate for John Bettesworth, LL.D. Master Keeper of Prerog. Court of Canterbury. Signed by William Legard, Peter St. Eloy, and Hen. Stevens, Dep. Registrars. Entered in Audit Office 11 Nov. 1740 by Robt. Tape and 5 Jan. 1743 by Tho. Clift.

Dates: 28 Jan. 1739 (Either 1739 or 1740?)
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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Probate of will of Hester Holland, London, 20 Jan. 1651 (Either 1651 or 1652?)

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1121/1
Scope and Contents

Proved before Sir Nath. Brent, Kt. LL.D. Anne Howard, the sole executrix, signed by Michael Oldysworth and Henry Parker, Registrars.

Dates: 20 Jan. 1651 (Either 1651 or 1652?)
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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Probate of will of Isaac Jackson, London, 13 Jan. 1712 (Either 1712 or 1713?)

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1149/1
Scope and Contents

Before Charles Pinfold, LL.D. Surrogate of Sir Charles Hedges. Isaac Jackson is said to be of the parish of St. Botolph, Bishopsgate, London. Signed by Thos. Welham, Registrar.

Dates: 13 Jan. 1712 (Either 1712 or 1713?)
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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Probate of will of James Burkin, London, 5 July 1677

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1138/1
Scope and Contents

At London before Sir Richard Lloyd, Kt. LL.D., Surrogate of Sir Leolin Jenkins, Kt. LL.D., Master of the Prerog. Court of Canterbury. Signed by Mark Cottle, Registrar.

Dates: 5 July 1677
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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Probate of will of John Bilcliffe, St. Giles in the Fields, Middlesex, 23 Mar. 1749 (Either 1749 or 1750?)

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1222/1
Scope and Contents

Before Robert Chapman, LL.D. surrogate of Edward Simpson, LL.D., our Vicar General. Signed by William Shelton, Registrar.

Dates: 23 Mar. 1749 (Either 1749 or 1750?)
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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Probate of will of John Jacob, London, 11 Jan. 1739

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1206/1
Scope and Contents

Before John Audley LL.D. surrogate to John Bettesworth, LL.D. Master Keeper etc. of Prerog. Court of Canterbury. Signed by William Legard, Peter St. Eloy, and Hen. Stevens, Dep. Registrars.

Dates: 11 Jan. 1739
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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Probate of will of John James Le Jeune, Soho, Middlesex, 13 Mar. 1795

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1265/1
Scope and Contents

At London, before Thomas Champion Crespigny, LL.D., surrogate of Sir William Wynne, Kt. LL.D. Master Keeper of Prerog. Court of Canterbury. Signed by George and Nathaniel Gostling, and James Townley, Dep. Registrars.

Dates: 13 Mar. 1795
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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Probate of will of Margaret Floyd, St Giles in the Fields, London, 5 Apr. 1729

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1195/1
Scope and Contents

At London before John Bettesworth, LL.D. Official of Prerog. Court of Canterbury. Here M.F. is said to be formerly of St. Giles in the Fields, but at her death at Bilham Grange, Yorks. Signed by Linthwaite Farrant, Registrar.

Dates: 5 Apr. 1729
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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Probate of will of Margaret Jumper, Holborn, London, 14 Jan. 1741 (Either 1741 or 1742?)

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1214/1
Scope and Contents

Before Robt. Chapman, LL.D. Surrogate to John Bettesworth, LL.D. Master Keeper etc. Signed by William Legard, Peter St. Eloy, and Hen. Stevens, Dep. Registrars.

Dates: 14 Jan. 1741 (Either 1741 or 1742?)
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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Probate of will of Mary Hansley, London, 13 Nov. 1731

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1201/1
Scope and Contents

Before William Branston, LL.D. surrogate of John Bettesworth, LL.D. Commissioner of Prerog. Court of Canterbury, in London. Signed by Linthwaite Farrant, Dep. Registrar.

Dates: 13 Nov. 1731
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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Probate of will of Richard Bagnall, London, 4 May 1704

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1162/1
Scope and Contents

At London before William [Chenvrils/Chenbuts?], LL.D. surrogate for Richard [Re...llie?], LL.D. of the Prerog. Court of Canterbury. Signed by Thos. Welham, Dep. Registrar.

Dates: 4 May 1704
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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Probate of will of Robert Pierrepont, the 1st Earl of Kingston, London, 13 Dec. 1647

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1130/1
Scope and Contents

Before Sir Nathaniel Brent, Kt. LL.D., for Thos. Turner, Dean of Canterbury, Prof. of Divinity. And at the end, a corroboration dated 17 July 1663 and signed by Simon Rolleston, Registrar.

Dates: 13 Dec. 1647
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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Probate of will of Sarah Jacob, London, 20 Jan. 1734

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1199/1
Scope and Contents

At London before Edward Kinaston, LL.D. Surrogate of Humfrey Henchman, LL.D. Commissioner for London and suburbs within the Deanery of Msex and Barking. Signed by Edward Alexander, Dep. Registrar.

Dates: 20 Jan. 1734
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).