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  • Aerostation, No. 1 

    Dinwiddie, James (2009-07-22)
    These notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 provide measurements and notes on inflation for an aerostation. The notes provide some history for aerial voyages in the balloon. This file consists of sixteen pages of lecture ...
  • Agriculture 

    Dinwiddie, James (2009-07-22)
    These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 discuss agriculture. He mentions the benefits of lime and manure in the soil as well as a recipe for cheese. This file consists of eight pages of notes.
  • Agriculture 

    Dinwiddie, James (2009-07-24)
    In this scientific journal, James Dinwiddie discusses agriculture with a focus on machinery and tools. This file consists of one journal that is 27 pages in length.
  • Anatomy 

    Dinwiddie, James (2009-07-22)
    These notes written by James Dinwiddie between October 8 and November 24, 1807 are from a series of anatomy lectures given by W. Taunton. The lectures cover the skeletal system and various organs as well as military medicine ...
  • Anatomy 

    Dinwiddie, James (2009-07-23)
    These notes written by James Dinwiddie on November 10, 1807 are from an anatomy lecture discussing respiration. The file consists of two pages of lecture notes.
  • Antitheses, No. 1 

    Dinwiddie, James (2009-07-24)
    In this paper, James Dinwiddie writes his own opinions on forgiveness and the nature of man as well as traitors and political freedoms. This file consists of one journal that is sixteen pages in length.
  • Antitheses, No. 2 

    Dinwiddie, James (2009-07-24)
    In this paper, James Dinwiddie writes his own opinions on the British government and various historical monarchs. He also includes notes on justice and pride. This file consists of one journal that is sixteen pages in length.
  • Antitheses, No. 3 

    Dinwiddie, James (2009-07-24)
    In this paper, James Dinwiddie writes his own opinions on knowledge and religion. This file consists of one journal that is four pages in length.
  • Art of War (Ancient); Art of War (Modern); Artillery, No. 1,2; Naval Tactics 

    Dinwiddie, James (2009-07-21)
    These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 discuss the art of war (both modern and ancient) as well as artillery and naval tactics. The file consists of 38 pages of lecture notes.
  • Astronomy 

    Dinwiddie, James (2009-07-23)
    This series of notes written by James Dinwiddie focuses on astronomy. Dinwiddie discusses the properties of the moon and outlines the lunar cycle as well as the phenomenon of comets. He provides a list of well known ...
  • Astronomy 

    Dinwiddie, James (2009-07-24)
    In this scientific journal, James Dinwiddie focuses on astronomy. He discusses the solar system, sunspots, comets, and the moon. This file consists of one journal that is 54 pages in length.
  • Ballistics; Fortifications; Redoubts; Macedonian Phalanx 

    Dinwiddie, James (2009-07-23)
    These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie discuss a number of topics related to the military including fortifications, ballistics, redoubts, and the Macedonian Phalanx. Dinwiddie mentions various materials for building ...
  • A Brief Description of the Four Seasons 

    Dinwiddie, James (2009-07-27)
    This manuscript written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 discusses the four seasons. Dinwiddie describes the changes in weather and flora and fauna between the seasons. This file consists of one manuscript that is eleven pages ...
  • Cartography 

    Dinwiddie, James (2009-07-24)
    This scientific journal by James Dinwiddie focuses on navigation by stars which is demonstrated through a series of calculations. This file consists of one journal that is 24 pages in length.
  • Catalogue of Books Belonging to Dr. James Dinwiddie 

    Dinwiddie, James (2009-07-28)
    This notebook contains a catalogue of books owned by James Dinwiddie in 1813. This file consists of one notebook that is 32 pages in length.
  • Chemical 

    Dinwiddie, James (2009-07-24)
    In this scientific journal, James Dinwiddie discusses various topics in chemistry including the effects of fire, water, acids, and bases on mixtures. He also notes the properties of different types of air such as fixed ...
  • Chronometer Journal 

    Dinwiddie, James (2009-07-28)
    This notebook kept by James Dinwiddie between October 3, 1792 and August 31, 1793 contains observations from a chronometer recorded during his journey from London to China. The file consists of 21 pages of notes.
  • Credo Chinesa 

    Dinwiddie, James (2009-07-28)
    James Dinwiddie records his observations on China in this notebook. He makes several notes about geography, animal life, and various customs. This file consists of one notebook that is thirteen pages in length.
  • Curvature of the Earth; Roman History; Aquaducts 

    Dinwiddie, James (2009-07-23)
    These notes written by James Dinwiddie cover several topics including aquaducts, astronomy, and Roman history. In the astronomy notes, Dinwiddie mentions the seasons, the nautical almanac, the equinoxes, and the sun's ...
  • Deduction of the Distance by Mitchell Method 

    Dinwiddie, James (2009-07-22)
    These notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 contain a series of calculations of distance using the Mitchell Method. This file consists of nine pages of notes.