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.
These notes written by James Dinwiddie outline a lecture on astronomy. He discusses the various planets and their motion as well as their various measurements (diameter, distance from the sun).
These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1783 (?) note various astronomical systems including the Ptolemaic and Copernican as well as Kepler's, Newton's, and Descartes' theories on planetary motion.
James Dinwiddie's personal journals cover 1776 to 1812, covering the time he spent in China with the British expedition as well as his subsequent years in Calcutta and return to England and Ireland. In the journals, Dinwiddie records daily events such as with whom he dined or visited, where he travelled, and any lectures he gave or attended.
These are journals written by W.J. Proudfoot, the grandson of James Dinwiddie. Proudfoot's journals record daily events in both his personal and professional life. Included is a notebook with a biography of his father, James Proudfoot, who was Dinwiddie's son-in-law. Proudfoot also wrote a story of a watch owned by Dinwiddie and passed onto Proudfoot through his father. The entry culminates with the trial of the man who stole the watch and the rumours of the watch's possible fate.
These are a series of notes taken by James Dinwiddie between March 23, 1809 and December 21, 1809 from lectures given at the Royal Institution. The topics range from the electro-chemistry to astronomical systems to botanical taxonomies. This file consists of one volume.
These are a series of notes taken by James Dinwiddie between December 22, 1808 and March 11, 1809 from lectures given at the Royal Institution. The topics range from the orbits of the sun and moon to the state of science prior to Isaac Newton to chemical attraction. This file consists of one volume.
In this scientific journal written in December, 1801 in Calcutta, James Dinwiddie records his observations and experiments in galvanism and other electrical phenomena. This file consists of one journal.
This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of January 25, 1780 to March 25, 1780. During this time, Dinwiddie was in Drogheda and Dublin.
This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of June 2, 1780 to September 6, 1780. During this period, Dinwiddie resided in Dublin.
This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of September 10, 1780 to December 31, 1780. During this time, Dinwiddie resided in Cork (Sept. 10 - Nov. 7), Kilkenny, and Dublin.
This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of March 24, 1794 to June 30, 1794. The journal covers Dinwiddie's time sailing on the China Sea and in Batavia (present day Jakarta).
This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of December 15, 1795 to January 18, 1796 during which time Dinwiddie resided in Calcutta.
This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of January 18, 1796 to February 12, 1796. During this period, Dinwiddie was in Madras (modern day Chennai).
This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of January 29, 1797 to March 3, 1797. During this period he resided in Calcutta. This file consists of one journal.
This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of May 15, 1797 to June 28, 1797. During this period he resided in Calcutta. This file consists of one journal.
This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of June 6, 1798 to July 29, 1798. During this period he resided in Calcutta. This file consists of one journal that is 79 pages in length.
This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of October 6, 1798 to December 3, 1798. During this period he resided in Calcutta. This file consists of one journal.
This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of November 20, 1799 to February 2, 1800. During this period he resided in Calcutta. This file consists of one journal.
This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of February 3, 1800 to April 26, 1800. During this period he resided in Calcutta. This file consists of one journal.
This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of June 18, 1800 to September 9, 1800. During this period he resided in Calcutta. This file consists of one journal and one invitation to attend the funeral of Aaron Upjohn.
This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of December 22, 1801 to March 22, 1802. During this period he resided in Calcutta. This file consists of one journal.
This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of June 7, 1803 to August 10, 1803. During this period he resided in Calcutta. This file consists of one journal.
This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of August 16, 1808 to January 10, 1809. Dinwiddie records his stays in Edinburgh (Aug. 16 - Nov. 11, 1808) and London (Nov. 12, 1808 - Jan. 10, 1809). This file consists of one journal.
This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of January 1, 1810 to June 31, 1810. During this period, Dinwiddie resided in London. This file consists of one journal that is 108 pages in length.
This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of July 1, 1810 to November 21, 1810. During this period, Dinwiddie resided in London. This file consists of one journal that is 108 pages in length.
This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of July 18, 1779 and August 19, 1779 and covers his journey to and subsequent stay in Belfast.
This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of February 4, 1794 to March 23, 1794. During this period, Dinwiddie visited China, staying in Canton (Feb. 4 - Feb. 23) and Macao (Feb. 24 - Mar. 9?), and spent some time at sea.
This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of December 14, 1794 to February 14, 1795. During this period, Dinwiddie resided in Calcutta.
This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of November 6, 1795 to December 14, 1795. During this period, Dinwiddie resided in Calcutta.
This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of July 1, 1796 to August 1, 1796 during which time Dinwiddie was residing in Calcutta.
This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of March 4, 1797 to April 13, 1797. During this period he resided in Calcutta. This file consists of one journal.
This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of April 14, 1797 to May 14, 1797. During this period he resided in Calcutta. This file consists of one journal.
This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of April 27, 1800 to June 17, 1800. During this period he resided in Calcutta. This file consists of one journal.
This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of September 10, 1800 to October 21, 1800. During this period he resided in Calcutta. This file consists of one journal.
This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of December 10, 1800 to February 5, 1801. During this period he resided in Calcutta. This file consists of one journal.
This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of March 29, 1803 to June 6, 1803. During this period he resided in Calcutta. This file consists of one journal.
This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of December 26, 1806 to August 7, 1807. Dinwiddie records his return journey to London (April 16, 1807) via ship on the Indian Ocean. The ship stopped for a day in Cape Town on January 3, 1807. This file consists of one journal.
