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Printed pamphlet on two easy methods of finding the longitude, 1787-07

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/36: 19-22
Scope and Contents From the Item:

On finding longitude by eclipses of Jupiter's satellites and by the moon's meridian passage, and on a quadrant and other instruments.

Dates: 1787-07
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 of establishing longitude by Jupiter's satellites, the planets and fixed stars / Papers from William Mitchel
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Printed paper on two easy methods of finding the longitude at sea, 1787-07 - 1787-08

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 118-121
Scope and Contents

With a handwritten supplement by Mitchel; see also [RGO 14/38: 129-132]. The methods proposed are by the eclipse of Jupiter's satellites and by observing the moon's passage over the meridian using his new improved quadrant.

Dates: 1787-07 - 1787-08
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).
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 / Rev. William Mitchel on his improved quadrant
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Printed paper on two easy methods of finding the longitude at sea, 1787-06 - 1788-05

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 129-132
Scope and Contents

With a handwritten supplement by Mitchel; see also [RGO 14/38: 118-121].

Dates: 1787-06 - 1788-05
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).
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 / Rev. William Mitchel on his improved quadrant
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Proposal from George Douglas, 1795-05-08

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/36: 153-154
Scope and Contents

Marked by Maskelyne as unworthy of the Board's attention.

Dates: 1795-05-08
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).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives / Papers of the Board of Longitude / Correspondence regarding methods of establishing longitude by Jupiter's satellites, the planets and fixed stars / George Douglas on a method using the altitude of the sun or stars
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Register of Instruments of an Edinburgh Notary

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.6669
Scope and Contents

86 folios: (fo. i) index; (fos iv-v) index to 'instruments written in the other lytell buike' (scored through); (fos viii-ix) instrument dated 1573 (scored through). Inside the front cover: 'Liber secundus'.

Dates: 1571-1574
Conditions Governing Access: 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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'Review of 'Coral islands'' [publisher unknown]: 23pp, 1842-10-29

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 69: A94
Scope and Contents

Printed; by Anon [Charles Maclaren]; written at Edinburgh reset from 'Scotsman' annotated in following item


(Printed)

Dates: 1842-10-29
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.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Darwin Archive / Material related to new editions or corrections of works / Material related to 'Descent ', 'Origin', 'Coral reefs' / Coral Reefs Portfolio
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Review of 'Expression' 'Scotsman': 2e-3a [4 cut cols], 1872-11-22

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 226.2: 140-141
Scope and Contents

Printed; by Anon; written at Edinburgh


(Printed)

Dates: 1872-11-22
Conditions Governing Access: From the Class: Very fragile material - access may only be possible with support from specialist Conservation staff. Please seek guidance.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Darwin Archive / Reviews of Charles Darwin's works / Reviews of 'Origin', 'Descent of man', 'Expression', 'Insectivorous plants', 'Erasmus Darwin'
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Review of 'Insectivorous plants' 'Scotsman': 2f, 1875-07-30

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 139.18: 15
Scope and Contents

Printed; by Anon; written at Edinburgh


(Printed)

Dates: 1875-07-30
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.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Darwin Archive / Printed matter, including papers relevant to Charles Darwin's publications / 'Insectivorous plants': reviews
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Review of Krause E L 'Edinburgh Daily Review': [1 col], 1879-12-01 - 1879-12-31

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 226.2: 173
Scope and Contents

Printed; by Anon; written at Edinburgh


(Printed)

Dates: 1879-12-01 - 1879-12-31
Conditions Governing Access: From the Class: Very fragile material - access may only be possible with support from specialist Conservation staff. Please seek guidance.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Darwin Archive / Reviews of Charles Darwin's works / Reviews of 'Origin', 'Descent of man', 'Expression', 'Insectivorous plants', 'Erasmus Darwin'
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Review of Krause E L 'Scotsman': 3a-b [1 cut col], 1879-12-15

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 226.2: 177
Scope and Contents

Printed; by Anon; written at Edinburgh


(Printed)

Dates: 1879-12-15
Conditions Governing Access: From the Class: Very fragile material - access may only be possible with support from specialist Conservation staff. Please seek guidance.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Darwin Archive / Reviews of Charles Darwin's works / Reviews of 'Origin', 'Descent of man', 'Expression', 'Insectivorous plants', 'Erasmus Darwin'
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Review of 'Movement' 'Edinburgh Daily Review': [1 col], 1881-01-01 - 1881-12-31

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 226.1: 49
Scope and Contents

Printed; by Anon; written at Edinburgh


(Printed)

Dates: 1881-01-01 - 1881-12-31
Conditions Governing Access: From the Part: High Risk material. Access restricted due to fragility.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Darwin Archive / Reviews of Charles Darwin's works / Reviews of 'Origin', 'Orchids', 'Variation under domestication', 'Forms of flowers', 'Cross and self fertilisation', 'Power of movement' and 'Worms'
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Review of 'Movement' 'Scotsman': [not found], 1880-01-01 - 1881-12-31

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 226.1: 159
Scope and Contents

Printed; by Anon; written at Edinburgh


(Printed)

Dates: 1880-01-01 - 1881-12-31
Conditions Governing Access: From the Part: High Risk material. Access restricted due to fragility.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Darwin Archive / Reviews of Charles Darwin's works / Reviews of 'Origin', 'Orchids', 'Variation under domestication', 'Forms of flowers', 'Cross and self fertilisation', 'Power of movement' and 'Worms'
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Review of 'Worms' 'Scotsman': 10e-f [3 cut cols], 1881-10-29

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 226.1: 160
Scope and Contents

Printed; by Anon; written at Edinburgh


(Printed)

Dates: 1881-10-29
Conditions Governing Access: From the Part: High Risk material. Access restricted due to fragility.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Darwin Archive / Reviews of Charles Darwin's works / Reviews of 'Origin', 'Orchids', 'Variation under domestication', 'Forms of flowers', 'Cross and self fertilisation', 'Power of movement' and 'Worms'
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Royal Society of Edinburgh: award of honorary membership to Charles Darwin, 4 Dec. 1865

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 229: 14
Scope and Contents From the Class:

This class comprises certificates, awards and diplomas presented to Charles Darwin during his lifetime. The correspondence relating to the presentation of these diplomas is listed separately under DAR 230.

Dates: 4 Dec. 1865
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.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Darwin Archive / Diplomas presented to Charles Darwin and related correspondence / Diplomas presented to Charles Darwin
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The use of nicotine in tetanus and cases of poisoning by strychnia 'Medical Times and Gazette': 442-443, 1862-10-25

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 58.2: 8
Scope and Contents

Printed; by Editors; written at Edinburgh; p 442 only


(Printed)

Dates: 1862-10-25
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.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Darwin Archive / 'Insectivorous plants': portfolios / Letters and printed material / Printed material and letters
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[untitled] "The announcement that Mr Charles Darwin died ..." 'Scotsman', 1882-04-21

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 215: 36c
Scope and Contents

Printed; by Anon; written at Edinburgh


(Printed)

Dates: 1882-04-21
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.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Darwin Archive / Scrapbook of material relating to Charles Darwin's death
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William Henry Playfair: Memoranda

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.6305
Scope and Contents

The volume contains notes on bridge construction and on watercolour painting (fos 2-12); a journal of an excursion from Edinburgh to Arran and back, 1-9 May 1811, with notes of expenses (fos 13-20 and 44r-43r); undated notes of other travelling expenses (fo. 47r); pencil sketches, one of a crane at Bell Rock Lighthouse (fos 47v and 45); and addresses of London tradesmen (fo. 42v). Fos 42-47 are entered from the back of the book. Fos 20v-42r are blank. Administrative / Biographical History

Dates: 1850 (Circa)
Conditions Governing Access: 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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William Scoresby on experiments with a dipping needle at Liverpool and Greenland, 1823

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/43: 408-428
Scope and Contents From the File:

Correspondence regarding the effect of magnetic variation on the mariner's compass, the use of magnetic variation to establish longitude and the cause of magnetic variation.

Dates: 1823
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 on magnetic variation
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