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Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 77 Collections and/or Records:

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Copy of a letter to Admiral Halsted concerning the delivery of two chronometers for HMS Isis, 1823-09-27

Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/233: 14v/2
Scope and Contents From the Item:

Copies of outgoing correspondence from Astronomer Royal, John Pond, and his assistant, Thomas Taylor, at the Royal Observatory. Some of the letters are addressed to chronometer makers. Note that correspondence to more than one person often appears on the same page.

Dates: 1823-09-27
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).
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Copy of a letter to Captain Wilson concerning chronometers for HMS Tribune and HMS Heron, 1828-05-12

Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/233: 43r
Scope and Contents From the Item:

Copies of outgoing correspondence from Astronomer Royal, John Pond, and his assistant, Thomas Taylor, at the Royal Observatory. Some of the letters are addressed to chronometer makers. Note that correspondence to more than one person often appears on the same page.

Dates: 1828-05-12
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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Essay on a new method of obtaining longitude, 1823

Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/37: 306-322
Scope and Contents From the Item:

An essay on his proposed method, with three related letters.

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).
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Letter concerning a chronometer for HMS Algerine under Commander Charles Talbot, 1829-09-22

Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/230: 175
Scope and Contents

Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.

Dates: 1829-09-22
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 a chronometer for HMS Bann under Captain Charles Phillips, 1822-01-29

Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/229: 28
Scope and Contents

Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.

Dates: 1822-01-29
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 concerning a chronometer for HMS Beaver under Captain Onslow, 1824-08-24

Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/229: 207
Scope and Contents

Sent from John Croker to John Pond.

Dates: 1824-08-24
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 concerning a chronometer for HMS Beaver under Captain Onslow, 1824-09-03

Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/229: 212
Scope and Contents

Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.

Dates: 1824-09-03
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 concerning a chronometer for HMS Brisk under Captain Charles Hope, 1826-01-05

Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/229: 310
Scope and Contents

Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.

Dates: 1826-01-05
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).
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Letter concerning a chronometer for HMS Cambridge under Captain Thomas James Maling, 1823-11-15

Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/229: 136
Scope and Contents

Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.

Dates: 1823-11-15
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 chronometer for HMS Crocodile under Captain J.W. Montagu, 1828-08-21

Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/230: 104
Scope and Contents

Sent from John Croker to John Pond.

Dates: 1828-08-21
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 chronometer for HMS Cruizer under Commander Colpoys, 1829-01-02

Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/230: 137
Scope and Contents

Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.

Dates: 1829-01-02
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 a chronometer for HMS Espoir under Commander Henry Francis Greville, 1827-08-11

Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/230: 36
Scope and Contents

Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.

Dates: 1827-08-11
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 concerning a chronometer for HMS Fairy under Commander G.W.C. Courtenay, 1827-07-06

Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/230: 33
Scope and Contents

Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.

Dates: 1827-07-06
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 concerning a chronometer for HMS Harpy under Commander Charles Rich, 1828-05-02

Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/230: 85
Scope and Contents

Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.

Dates: 1828-05-02
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 a chronometer for HMS Heron under Commander F.W. Grey, to be delivered by HMS Tribune under Captain John Wilson, 1828-04-19

Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/230: 83
Scope and Contents

Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.

Dates: 1828-04-19
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 chronometer for HMS Isis under Captain Sir Thomas Staines, 1827-09-05

Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/230: 42
Scope and Contents

Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.

Dates: 1827-09-05
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).
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Letter concerning a chronometer for HMS Jasper under Commander Henry Martin Blackwood, 1826-08-09

Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/229: 349
Scope and Contents

Sent from John Croker to John Pond.

Dates: 1826-08-09
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 chronometer for HMS Philomel under Commander Charles Graham, 1829-08-19

Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/230: 169
Scope and Contents

Sent from John Croker to John Pond.

Dates: 1829-08-19
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 chronometer for HMS Prince Regent under Captain George Poulett, 1828-07-02

Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/230: 92
Scope and Contents

Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.

Dates: 1828-07-02
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 a chronometer for HMS Rainbow under Captain Henry John Rous, 1825-10-27

Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/229: 297
Scope and Contents

Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.

Dates: 1825-10-27
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).
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Letter concerning a chronometer for HMS Raleigh under Captain John Windham Dalling, 1826-07-08

Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/229: 346
Scope and Contents

Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.

Dates: 1826-07-08
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 a chronometer for HMS Ranger under Captain William Walpole, 1828-12-04

Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/230: 126
Scope and Contents

Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.

Dates: 1828-12-04
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 a chronometer for HMS Redwing under Captain Douglas Charles Clavering, 1825-03-19

Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/229: 250
Scope and Contents

Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.

Dates: 1825-03-19
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 chronometer for HMS Ringdove under Commander Edward L. Thornbrough, 1826-11-24

Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/229: 362
Scope and Contents

Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.

Dates: 1826-11-24
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 concerning a chronometer for HMS Seringapatam under Captain Waldegrave, 1829-05-12

Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/230: 150
Scope and Contents

Sent from John Barrow to John Pond.

Dates: 1829-05-12
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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