Notebooks

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This sous-fond contains James Dinwiddie's notebooks which include his notes from lectures at the Royal Institution of Great Britain as well as records of meteorological and chronological observations from his voyage to China. The material covers the period of 1776 to 1813.

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An Examination of the 2nd Part of Mr. Hume's 12th Essay
(2009-08-06T17:05:06Z) Dinwiddie, James
This notebook kept by James Dinwiddie contains an essay examining the second part of Joseph Hume's 12th Essay.
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Logarithms
(2009-07-28T13:16:59Z) Dinwiddie, James
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 pages in length.
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Vision
(2009-07-28T13:16:12Z) Dinwiddie, James
This notebook kept by James Dinwiddie examines vision. Dinwiddie describes the structures of the eye as well as the diffraction and refraction of light. This file consists of two journals that are 26 pages in length.
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Credo Chinesa
(2009-07-28T13:14:40Z) Dinwiddie, James
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.
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Catalogue of Books Belonging to Dr. James Dinwiddie
(2009-07-28T13:13:50Z) Dinwiddie, James
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.
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Scientific Institution Notes
(2009-07-28T13:12:58Z) Dinwiddie, James
This notebook kept by James Dinwiddie between April 25, 1811 and August 13, 1811 contains notes on lectures that focus on a range of topics in chemistry including experiments in electricity, chemical apparatus, and electrochemistry. This file consists of one notebook that is 30 pages in length.
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Scientific Institution Notes
(2009-07-28T13:12:13Z) Dinwiddie, James
This notebook kept by James Dinwiddie between June 21, 1810 and April 22, 1811 contains notes on lectures that focus on a range of topics in chemistry including metals and electrochemistry. This file consists of one notebook that is 89 pages in length.
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Scientific Institution Notes
(2009-07-28T13:11:12Z) Dinwiddie, James
This notebook kept by James Dinwiddie between January 12, 1810 and June 18, 1810 contains notes on lectures that focus on a range of topics in chemistry including experiments, chemical properties of air, and electricity. This file consists of one notebook that is 97 pages in length.
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Scientific Institution Notes
(2009-07-28T13:09:52Z) Dinwiddie, James
This notebook kept by James Dinwiddie between June 5 and June 29, 1809 contains notes on lectures that focus on a range of topics in chemistry including voltaic electricity, decomposition of salt and potash, and electrochemistry. This file consists of one notebook that is seventeen pages in length.
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Royal Institution Notes
(2009-07-28T13:09:08Z) Dinwiddie, James
This notebook kept by James Dinwiddie between February 9, 1811 and April 3, 1811 contains notes on lectures at the Royal Institution. The lectures focus on a range of topics in chemistry including voltaic electricity, uses of potassium and sodium, and oxygen. This file consists of one notebook that is 79 pages in length.
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Royal Institution Notes
(2009-07-28T13:08:20Z) Dinwiddie, James
This notebook kept by James Dinwiddie between April 21, 1810 and May 26, 1811 contains notes on lectures at the Royal Institution. The lectures focus on a range of topics including natural history, astronomy, and physics. This file consists of one notebook that is 81 pages in length.
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Royal Institution Notes
(2009-07-28T13:07:33Z) Dinwiddie, James
This notebook kept by James Dinwiddie between December 29, 1810 and January 26, 1811 contains notes on Mr. Davy's lectures at the Royal Institution. The lectures focus on a range of topics in chemistry including electro-chemistry. This file consists of one notebook that is 28 pages in length.
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Royal Institution Notes
(2009-07-28T13:06:42Z) Dinwiddie, James
This notebook kept by James Dinwiddie between December 20, 1809 and April 19, 1810 contains notes on Mr. Davy's lectures at the Royal Institution which focus on a variety of topics in chemistry. This file consists of one notebook that is 96 pages in length.
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Royal Institution Notes
(2009-07-28T13:04:50Z) Dinwiddie, James
This notebook kept by James Dinwiddie between December 18, 1809 and January 26, 1811 contains notes on Mr. Davy's lectures at the Royal Institution. The lectures focus on a range of topics in chemistry including electro-chemistry, phosphates, sulphur, and salts. This file consists of one notebook that is 93 pages in length.
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Royal Institution Notes
(2009-07-28T13:03:58Z) Dinwiddie, James
This notebook kept by James Dinwiddie between December 17, 1808 and June 3, 1809 contains notes on Mr. Davy's lectures at the Royal Institution. The lectures focus on a range of topics in chemistry including the decompostion of acids and alkalis by electricity, metals, and potassium. This file consists of one notebook that is 60 pages in length.
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Madras
(2009-07-28T13:03:10Z) Dinwiddie, James
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.
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Chronometer Journal
(2009-07-28T13:02:20Z) Dinwiddie, James
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.
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Meteorological Journal
(2009-07-28T13:01:34Z) Dinwiddie, James
This notebook kept by James Dinwiddie between October 1, 1792 and February 13, 1794 contains meteorological obsevations on Dinwiddie's voyage from London to China. He recorded observations at 8 am and 2 am. This file consists of thirteen pages of notes.
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Notes from "Philosophical Transactions"
(2009-07-28T13:00:55Z) Dinwiddie, James
This notebook begun by James Dinwiddie on September 17, 1780 while in Cork contains extracts from volume 68 of Philosophical Transactions. This file consists of one journal that is 88 pages in length.
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Orbits
(2009-07-28T13:00:06Z) Dinwiddie, James
This notebook begun by James Dinwiddie on January 2, 1776 contains his observations on planetary motion. He notes observations on the orbits of Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and the moon. This file consists of fourteen pages of notes.