Browsing James Dinwiddie fonds by Title
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Chronometer Journal
(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
(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. -
Critical Prounouncing Dictionary
(P. Wogan, Old-Bridge ; and W. Jones, Dame-Street, 1794) -
Curvature of the Earth; Roman History; Aquaducts
(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 ... -
Dec 12, 1786
(2009-07-28)One letter to James Dinwiddie from William Blanta Esq. dated Dec 12, 1786. -
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December 23, 1798
(2009-12-10)A letter from Demetrios Galormes to James Dinwiddie dated Dec 23, 1798. -
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Deduction of the Distance by Mitchell Method
(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. -
Diving Bell
(2009-07-22)These notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 discuss the diving bell including various experiments to examine its properties. This file consists of six pages of lecture notes. -
Dynamics: 1. On the distinguishing properties of matter; 2. On the perserverance of matter; 3. Of the powers and activity of matter
(2009-07-23)These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on matter. The notes are split into three sections; the first deals with the properties of matter including various propositions. The second discusses the perserverance of matter ... -
Early Experiments
(2009-07-27)This journal by James Dinwiddie written in 1777 lists a number of experiments related to electricity and electrical phenomena. This file consists of one journal that is 28 pages in length. -
Early Experiments
(2009-07-27)This journal by James Dinwiddie records some of his experiments with air and balloons. This file consists of one journal that is 30 pages in length. -
Early Experiments
(2009-07-27)This journal by James Dinwiddie written ca. 1774 has a list of philosophical queries as well as a list of materials. This file consists of one journal that is 29 pages in length. -
The Effects of Heat and Mixture on Bodies and Chemical Apparatus
(2009-07-23)These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on chemistry. The notes begin with a course outline discussing chemical mixtures, heat, animals, plants, and chemical apparatus. The notes provide more detailed content on ... -
Electricity, No. 1,3
(2009-07-22)These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 focus on electricity including electric machines, electrometers, lightning, and conductors. This file consists of seventeen pages of notes. -
Elementary Bodys [sic]
(2009-07-23)These notes written by James Dinwiddie concern "Elementary Bodys [sic]". Dinwiddie briefly discusses chemical compositions in one set of notes. In the second set, he discusses motion and the necessity of experimentation ... -
An Essay to Discover and Determine the True Order of the Battle of the Roman Legions…
(2009-07-27)This manuscript written by James Dinwiddie discusses the Roman army and their weaponry and battle plans. This file consists of one manuscript that is 104 pages in length.
