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Sept 15, 1801
(2009-07-28)
One letter to James Dinwiddie from Duplessy dated Sept 15, 1810.
June 9, 1810 - June 10 1812
(2009-07-28)
Three letters to James Dinwiddie from Isabella Dickson dated June 9, 1810 - June 10, 1812.
Oct 9, 1783
(2009-07-28)
One letter to James Dinwiddie from George Bell dated Oct 9, 1783.
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(2009-07-28)
One letter to James Dinwiddie from John Bell, date unknown.
Lecture 11
(2009-07-21)
These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1783 (?) note various astronomical systems including the Ptolemaic and Copernican as well as Kepler's, Newton's, and Descartes' theories on planetary motion. The file ...
Lecture 4 - Pneumatics; Lecture 5
(2009-07-21)
These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1787 (?) discuss the study of pneumatics. He notes its connection with air and the atmosphere. Dinwiddie records several experiments involving barometers, fountains, and pumps.
Lecture 13 - Astronomy
(2009-07-21)
These notes written by James Dinwiddie outline a lecture on astronomy. He discusses the various planets and their motion as well as their various measurements (diameter, distance from the sun). The file consists of nineteen ...
Lecture 10 - Astronomy
(2009-07-21)
These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1783 (?) focus on astronomy. He mentions the moon and tides as well as eclipses. The file consists of four pages of notes.
Lecture 8
(2009-07-21)
These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1783 (?) discuss electricity and lightning. The file consists of six pages of notes.
Lecture 7
(2009-07-21)
These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1783 (?) deal with electricity and electrical machines. The file consists of five pages of notes.