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Antitheses, no. 3

Antitheses, no. 3

Item is a notebook kept by James Dinwiddie in which he makes observations about knowledge and religion.
Astronomy

Astronomy

Item is a notebook kept by James Dinwiddie in which he made observations about astronomy, including the solar system, sunspots, comets, and the moon.
Astronomy

Astronomy

This series of notes written by James Dinwiddie focuses on astronomy. Dinwiddie discusses the properties of the moon and outlines the lunar cycle as well as the phenomenon of comets. He provides a list of well known astronomers and their publications including Isaac Newton, Rene Descartes, Johannes Kepler, Socrates, Nicolas Copernicus, Otto Guernicke, Galileo, Ptolemy, and Edmond Halley.
Ballistics; Fortifications; Redoubts; Macedonian Phalanx

Ballistics; Fortifications; Redoubts; Macedonian Phalanx

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 fortifications, armour, and weapons. He also records the arrangement of the Macedonian Phalanx.
Balloting List for Managers

Balloting List for Managers

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

Balloting List for Visitors

This document from the Royal Institution from May 1, 1812 is a ballot list for visitors. This file consists of one printed page.
By-law Regarding Associate Members

By-law Regarding Associate Members

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.
Canton, 4th Feb'y 1794

Canton, 4th Feb'y 1794

Item is a journal kept by James Dinwiddie from February 4 - March 23, 1794 while in China, staying in Canton and Macao.
Chemical

Chemical

Item is a notebook kept by James Dinwiddie containing observations about the properties and effects of fire, water, air and acids.
China, 24 March 1794

China, 24 March 1794

Item is a journal kept by James Dinwiddie from March 24 - June 30, 1794, with entries written aboard ship on the return journey and in or near Batavia (now Jakarta).
Chronometer journal

Chronometer journal

Item is a notebooks kept by James Dinwiddie between October 3, 1792 and August 31, 1793 containing observations from a chronometer recorded during his journey from London to China.
Credo Chinesa

Credo Chinesa

Item is a notebook in which James Dinwiddie recorded his observations (in 75 numbered paragraphs) about China, including its geography, animal life, and customs.
Dictionary fragment

Dictionary fragment

Item is a four-page fragment (pages 125-128) from a dictionary, which includes words starting with "fla" through "for."
Diving Bell

Diving Bell

These notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 discuss the diving bell including various experiments to examine its properties.
Dynamics: 1. On the distinguishing properties of matter; 2. On the perserverance of matter; 3. Of...

Dynamics: 1. On the distinguishing properties of matter; 2. On the perserverance of matter; 3. Of the powers and activity of matter

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 or what happens when forces are applied. The final section deals with the powers of matter and involves inertia and resistance.
Electricity, No. 1,3

Electricity, No. 1,3

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 focus on electricity including electric machines, electrometers, lightning, and conductors.
Elementary Bodys [sic]

Elementary Bodys [sic]

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 in understanding nature.
Essay on pneumatics

Essay on pneumatics

Item is a notebook kept by James Dinwiddie in which he writes about pneumatics, "which contain in two parts the history or theory of mind and spirit."
Experiments of Factitious Air

Experiments of Factitious Air

These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on experiments involving air; he documents his procedures as well as the results. Dinwiddie includes a hand-drawn diagram of various scientific apparatus at the front of the notes.
Extracts

Extracts

Item is a notebook kept by James Dinwiddie during his time in Calcutta in which he summarizes reports on a range of topics, including observations on "Dr. Black's Analysis of the Iceland waters" and "Extract from the report of the Committee for improving the manufacture of powder at Bombay."
Fine Arts, No. 1

Fine Arts, No. 1

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 focus on architecture. Dinwiddie mentions building practices for arches, bridges, and porticos.
Fireworks, No. 1-3

Fireworks, No. 1-3

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1792 include lists of recipes for making various types of fireworks.
Five letters to James Dinwiddie from W. Hart Stevenson

Five letters to James Dinwiddie from W. Hart Stevenson

INDICES:::W. Hart Stevenson ; 1789 ; 1787 ; drawing frame ; John ; engine ; spinning frame ; spindles ; machinery ; Doctor Stewarts ; Devil ; cylinder ; brass ; iron ; Blair ; Spanish Ambassador ; Mrs. Miller ; Dictionary ; electrical ; steam ; Smith ; Glasgow ; Jeremy ; Crimea ; Russia ; Bentham ; Blackstones Commentaries ; artillery ; Biggans ; Lunardi ;
Galvanic experiments

Galvanic experiments

Item is a notebook kept by James Dinwiddie in which he describes a number of galvanic experiments.
Galvanism

Galvanism

Item is a notebook kept by James Dinwiddie in Calcutta, in which he recorded his observations and experiments in galvanism and other electrical phenomena.
Introduction

Introduction

This introductory lecture written by James Dinwiddie discusses natural philosophy. Dinwiddie draws on past philosophers including Rene Descartes, Plato, and John Locke to describe Nature and man's relationship with her.
Introduction; Mechanics

Introduction; Mechanics

These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on topics in mechanics such as gravity, momentum, compound engines, and Ferguson's machine as well as matter, magnetism, electric shock, and capillary action in the introductory section.
Introductory Lecture

Introductory Lecture

James Dinwiddie wrote this introductory lecture on January 19, 1792. He discusses knowledge, existence, and sensation and quotes Rene Descartes (Cogito ergo sum).
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