Plymouth
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 122 Collections and/or Records:
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Letter concerning a chronometer for the Vigilant ketch under Lieutenant Charles Jones, 1828-06-23
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/230: 91
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.
Dates:
1828-06-23
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 concerning a replacement chronometer for HMS Victor under Captain Prickett, 1823-12-26
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/229: 145
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.
Dates:
1823-12-26
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 concerning arrangements for the delivery of chronometers from Greenwich to Portsmouth and Plymouth by Mr Allan of HMS Lightning, 1833-11-22
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 200
Scope and Contents
Sent by Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1833-11-22
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 concerning chronometers for Commander Owen for conveyance to the depots at Portsmouth and Plymouth, 1833-06-11
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 163
Scope and Contents
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1833-06-11
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 concerning chronometers for HMS Beagle under Commander Fitzroy, 1831-07-08
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 43
Scope and Contents
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1831-07-08
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 concerning chronometers for HMS Lightning and for the depots at Plymouth and Portsmouth, 1833-09-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 177
Scope and Contents
Sent by Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1833-09-07
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).
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Letter concerning chronometers for HMS Pelorus under Commander Henry E. Napier and HMS Chameleon under Commander Charles Cotton, 1826-09-11
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/229: 352
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.
Dates:
1826-09-11
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 concerning chronometers for HMS Revenge under Captain Norborne Thompson and HMS Ocean under Captain Patrick Campbell, 1828-01-26
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/230: 67
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.
Dates:
1828-01-26
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 concerning chronometers for HMS Spartiate under Captain Frederick Warren and HMS Windsor Castle under Captain Duncombe Pleydell Bouverie, 1828-10-02
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/230: 113-114
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.
Dates:
1828-10-02
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 concerning damage done to a chronometer while in the care of the agent of chronometers at Plymouth, 1826-04-22
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/229: 332
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.
Dates:
1826-04-22
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 concerning Mr Cox's suggestion to establish a depot for chronometers at Plymouth, 1825-07-08
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/229: 278
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.
Dates:
1825-07-08
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 concerning the conveyance of chronometers to Portsmouth and Plymouth by HMS Hermes under Lieutenant J. Wright, 1832-11-26
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 127
Scope and Contents
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1832-11-26
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 concerning the delivery of chronometers to HMS African, 1834-01-24
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 221
Scope and Contents
Sent by Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1834-01-24
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 concerning the issuing of chronometer 816 by Murray to HMS Blanche, 1830-04-20
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/230: 204
Scope and Contents
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1830-04-20
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 concerning the registering of a chronometer by McCabe as unfit for service, 1831-02-28
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 11
Scope and Contents
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1831-02-28
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 concerning the whereabouts of chronometers by Arnold and Murray, 1829-12-04
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/230: 184
Scope and Contents
Sent from Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1829-12-04
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 concerning three chronometers for HMS Jupiter under Captain George Augustus Westphal, 1822-07-23
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/229: 57
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.
Dates:
1822-07-23
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 John Cole to Dr Thomas Young, 1822-03-02
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/41: 116-117
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Paper and two letters.
Dates:
1822-03-02
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 John Monday to Captain Thomas Hurd, 1818-10-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/35: 348
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing the proposal at [RGO 14/35: 349-356].
Dates:
1818-10-05
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
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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 of establishing longitude by lunar methods other than lunar distances
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John Monday on finding the longitude by a single altitude of the moon in a known latitude
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Letter from Joseph Barlow to Dr Thomas Young, 1818-11-24
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/34: 255-255a
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Six letters from Joseph Barlow, with accompanying papers and two related notes from the Navy Office.
Dates:
1818-11-24
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 Richard Burstal to John Wilson Croker, 1823-08-01
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/41: 72-73
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
Four letters and a report on the merits of Burstal's tables.
Dates:
1823-08-01
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 Richard Burstal to Sir Alexander Cochrane, 1823-05-29
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/41: 67-68
Scope and Contents
Originally enclosing tables.
Dates:
1823-05-29
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 Samuel Thomas to the Board of Longitude, 1788-12-08
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/55: 149-150
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-file:
With an index of names.
Dates:
1788-12-08
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 listing chronometers to be conveyed to the depots at Portsmouth and Plymouth by HMS Phoenix, 1834-05-20
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/231: 244
Scope and Contents
Sent by Francis Beaufort to John Pond.
Dates:
1834-05-20
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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Log entries for July, 1772-07-01 - 1772-07-31
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/58: 2
Scope and Contents
Log entries covering the voyage between Plymouth and Madeira. The entries are mostly daily, with some summarised. On 2 July Wales notes that [Admiral Sir Hugh] Palliser and some other gentlemen came on board and were saluted with ‘three cheers’ by the seamen. Before the ship set sail, Wales and Bayly took observations on shore at Drake’s Island. On 10 July he carried the timekeepers ashore to set the time, noting that Mr [John] Arnold set his timekeeper himself; the timekeepers were then...
Dates:
1772-07-01 - 1772-07-31
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).