Browsing James Dinwiddie fonds by Title
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Lecture of H. Davy
(2009-07-23)These notes written by James Dinwiddie from April to May, 1811 are from a series of geology lectures by H. Davy. The notes cover the composition of earth and minerals as well as various experiments. This file consists of ... -
Lecture of Mr. D.F. Walker on Hydrostatics
(2009-07-23)These notes written by James Dinwiddie on July 30, 1811 are from a lecture on hydrostatics given by Mr. D.F. Walker. The notes mention the hydrostatic paradox and Tantalus' cup as well as flotation experiments. This file ... -
Lectures on Chemistry - Lecture 1
(2009-07-21)These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1783 (?) discuss several chemical experiments. The file consists of three pages of notes. -
Letter to the Editor
(2009-07-24)This file contains a one page newspaper clipping from a Calcutta newspaper. The clipping is a reprinted editorial letter from Joseph Priestley denouncing the new theories of chemistry. -
Lightning and other Phenomena: Lectures on Electricity
(2009-07-23)These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on lightning and electricity. Dinwiddie mentions Benjamin Franklin, historical dates for important experiments, circuits, conductors and other phenomena including water spouts ... -
List of Manufacturers
(2009-07-24)This document compiled by James Dinwiddie contains a list of manufacturers in England including their industrial machinery and manufacturing practices. This file consists of fourteen pages of notes. -
Logarithms
(2009-07-28)This notebook kept by James Dinwiddie examines arithmetic involving logarithms. Dinwiddie includes sections on addition and subtraction as well as example calculations. This file consists of one notebook that is eleven ... -
Longitude by the Chronometer and Moon - Journal through China
(2009-08-20)This journal, dated 1793-1794, contains Dinwiddie's observations about Chinese culture and also includes his notes regarding experiments he conducted with longitude by Chronometer. This file consists of one journal, 408 pages. -
Madras
(2009-07-28)This notebook kept by James Dinwiddie ca. 1796 written while in Madras contains notes on a number of topics including the mining and use of saltpetre and the mining of diamonds. -
Magnetism and Electricity
(2009-07-24)In this scientific journal written begun April 1, 1776, James Dinwiddie discusses magnetism and electricity. He includes several diagrams related to magnets and magnetic fields and queries at the end of the section. This ... -
Manufactures, No. 1,2; Engineering, No. 1,2
(2009-07-21)These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 focus on manufacturing and engineering. Dinwiddie mentions a variety of engines including James Watts' steam engine. This file consists of 44 pages of lecture notes. -
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March 23, 1814
(2009-07-28)One letter to James Dinwiddie from Joseph Rawlings dated Aug 19, 1809 and one letter fragment, date unknown. -
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March 28, 1789
(2009-07-28)One letter to James Dinwiddie from Andrew Mitchell dated March 28, 1789. -
March 28, 1811
(2009-07-28)One letter to James Dinwiddie from Theodore Edgar dated March 28, 1811. -
March 3, 1796 - April 11, 1813 ; N/D
(2009-07-28)21 letters to James Dinwiddie from William Fairlie and Mungo dated March 3, 1796 - April 11, 1813. -
March 31, 1805
(2009-12-15)A letter from T White, with an addition by Thomas McCarthy, to James Dinwiddie dated March 31, 1805. -
