Browsing Archives and Special Collections by Subject "James Dinwiddie"

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  • 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.

  • Aug 10, 1780 

    Rodney, George Bridges (2009-07-28)
    One letter to James Dinwiddie from George Bridges Rodney dated Aug 10, 1780.

  • Aug 1787, Sept 28, 1789 

    Jenkins, Herbert (2009-07-28)
    Two letters to James Dinwiddie from Herbert Jenkins dated Aug 1787 and Sept 28 1789.

  • Aug 19, 1809 

    Raffles, [Ino] (2009-07-28)
    A letter to James Dinwiddie from Ino Ruffles dated Aug 19, 1809.

  • Aug 24, 1789 

    unknown (2009-07-28)
    One letter to James Dinwiddie, sender unknown, dated Aug 24, 1789.

  • Aug 25, 1790 

    [Vevers], R. (2009-07-28)
    One letter to James Dinwiddie from R. Vevers dated Aug 25, 1790.

  • Aug 28, 1798 

    Taylor, Alex (2009-07-28)
    One letter to James Dinwiddie from Joseph Rawlings dated Aug 19, 1809 and one letter fragment, date unknown.

  • Aug 29, 1796 

    Wilson, W. (2009-07-28)
    One letter to James Dinwiddie from W. Wilson dated Aug 29, 1796.

  • Aug 4, 1792 

    [Ingenhome], I. (2009-07-28)
    One letter to James Dinwiddie from I Ingenhome dated Aug 4, 1792.

  • 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 ...

  • Balloting List for Managers 

    Unknown author (2009-07-27)
    This document from the Royal Institution from May 1, 1812 is a ballot list for managers. This file consists of one printed page.

  • Balloting List for Visitors 

    Unknown author (2009-07-27)
    This document from the Royal Institution from May 1, 1812 is a ballot list for visitors. This file consists of one printed page.

  • 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 ...

  • By-law Regarding Associate Members 

    Unknown author (2009-07-27)
    This document sent to James Dinwiddie from the Royal Institution outlines a by-law passed June 18, 1814 allowing associate members to use A.R.I. as a postnomial. This file consists of two printed 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 ...