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Lecture 2 - Astronomy

Lecture 2 - Astronomy

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1783 (?) focus on astronomy including the phases of Venus and movements of the planets and moon.
Lecture 4 - Pneumatics; Lecture 5

Lecture 4 - Pneumatics; Lecture 5

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1787 (?) discuss the study of pneumatics. He notes its connection with air and the atmosphere. Dinwiddie records several experiments involving barometers, fountains, and pumps.
Lecture 4, 5

Lecture 4, 5

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1783 (?) deal with the properties of air and various experiments that demonstrate these.
Lecture 6 - Theories of the Earth

Lecture 6 - Theories of the Earth

In this series of notes written by James Dinwiddie, he discusses various natural philosophers' theories of the earth. He includes theories from Burnet, Woodward, Whiston, and Buffon.
Lecture 7

Lecture 7

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1783 (?) deal with electricity and electrical machines.
Lecture 7 - Geology, Volcanic Theory

Lecture 7 - Geology, Volcanic Theory

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie discuss theories related to volcanic eruptions. Dinwiddie also mentions physical structures of the volcano and historical dates for volcanic eruptions.
Lecture 8

Lecture 8

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1783 (?) discuss electricity and lightning.
Lecture Notes

Lecture Notes

These notes written by James Dinwiddie outline twenty lectures on topics in physics including motion, gravity, force, and acceleration. The notes also touch on natural theology with respect to knowledge and creation.
Lecture Notes

Lecture Notes

These notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 are a series of questions related to astronomy; the notes may be examination papers.
Lecture Notes

Lecture Notes

These notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 are recorded in Latin.
Lecture Notes

Lecture Notes

These point form notes were taken by James Dinwiddie at a lecture on Wednesday, June 11, 1783. The notes cover a range of topics in chemistry and physics including Boschovich's Theory, chemical mixtures, evaporation, and magnetic curves.
Lecture Notes

Lecture Notes

These notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 lists a series of topics in physics including heat, sight, electricity, magnetism, and fluids.

Lecture Notes

These notes written by James Dinwiddie contain sections of notes on various topics including the history of medicine, chemistry, electricity, proof of repulsions, and mathematics.

Lecture Notes

These notes written by James Dinwiddie examine a number of topics including ballistics, physics, and astronomy. Dinwiddie discusses the retrograde motion of Mars, Mercury, Venus, Saturn, and Jupiter. He also discusses motion with reference to military weapons mentioning air resistance, projectiles, and velocity.

Lecture Notes

This collection contains notes for lectures both given and attended by James Dinwiddie. The topics range from optics to trigonometry to natural history to agriculture. The notes were recorded between 1783 and 1811.
Lecture Notes

Lecture Notes

This series of lecture notes by James Dinwiddie in 1792 (?) references several subjects including mathematics, natural philosophy, Plato, Epicurius, the motion of the Earth, David Hume, and "W. Harrington". The file consists of 29 pages of lecture notes.
Lecture Notes

Lecture Notes

These notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 are a set of partial notes discussing theological topics. The notes contain some Greek words.
Lecture of H. Davy

Lecture of H. Davy

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.
Lecture of Mr. D.F. Walker on Hydrostatics

Lecture of Mr. D.F. Walker on Hydrostatics

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.
Letter from Mary Dobie to James Dinwiddie

Letter from Mary Dobie to James Dinwiddie

File contains a letter from Mary Dobie to James Dinwiddie. In the letter, Dobie thanks Dinwiddie for a Carnelian seal ring he sent to her as a gift. The letter was likely written sometime in the 1810s.
Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

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

Lightning and other Phenomena: Lectures on Electricity

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 and earthquakes.
List of Manufacturers

List of Manufacturers

This document compiled by James Dinwiddie contains a list of manufacturers in England including their industrial machinery and manufacturing practices. This file consists of notes.
Logarithms

Logarithms

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.
Madras

Madras

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

Magnetism and Electricity

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 file consists of one journal.
Mathematics, No. 1-3

Mathematics, No. 1-3

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 focus on various mathematical topics including geometry, trigonometry, and logarithmic scales.
Memoire

Memoire

Notes on a new method of preparing solid colours for paint by Antoine Francois de Fourcroy
Metaphysics, No. 1

Metaphysics, No. 1

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 focus on metaphysics and various philosophical questions.
Meteorological Journal

Meteorological Journal

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.
Minutes

Minutes

These minutes from the June 17, 1814 monthly general meeting of the Royal Institution were sent to James Dinwiddie. The minutes contain a list of members of the institution and an amendment asking all members to pay a subscription fee. This file consists of two printed pages.
Minutes

Minutes

These minutes from the July 1, 1814 monthly general meeting of the Royal Institution were sent to James Dinwiddie. The minutes contain a list of members of the institution and an amendment asking all members to pay a subscription fee. This file consists of three printed pages.
Minutes

Minutes

These minutes from the May 9, 1814 from the general monthly meeting of the Royal Institution were sent to James Dinwiddie. The minutes contain a number of resolutions regarding an anniversary dinner for the members. This file consists of three printed pages.

Miscellaneous

Series contains a range of material related to Dinwiddie's scientific interests including notes on fireworks, a list of industrial manufacturers in England, and a newspaper clipping of a letter written by Joseph Priestly. In addition, the section holds documents from Dinwiddie's time abroad such as a translation of Malay laws. Also included is Dinwiddie's university degree from Edinburgh.
Miscellanies, No. 1-5

Miscellanies, No. 1-5

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 are titled "Miscellanies". The notes deal with a variety of chemical, physical, and biological topics.
Motion

Motion

These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on constrained motion. Dinwiddie begins the notes with definitions of constrained motion; he continues by discussing centrifugal motion. He later discusses motion with respect to time and space; in this section he includes a series of propositions.
Motion and Force

Motion and Force

These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on motion and force. He mentions various forces that act on bodies including gravity and electricity as well as the various types of motion.
Natural History

Natural History

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 focus on natural history.
Natural History and Natural Philosophy

Natural History and Natural Philosophy

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie on June 1, 1807 focus on natural history and natural philosophy. Dinwiddie begins the notes by discussing man's superiority to other animals and goes on to discuss planetary motion.
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