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Dinwiddie, Box 9, Folder B68
File
December 21, 1801 - March 22, 1802

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.

Journal

Dinwiddie, Box 9, Folder B70
File
June 07, 1803 - August 10, 1803

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

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.

Journal

Dinwiddie, Box 10, Folder B76
File
August 16, 1808 - January 10, 1809

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

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.

Journal

Dinwiddie, Box 10, Folder B79
File
January 01, 1810 - June 30, 1810

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

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.

Journal

Dinwiddie, Box 10, Folder B80
File
July 01, 1810 - November 21, 1810

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

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.

Queries and Hints vol. 8 #1111-1286

Dinwiddie, Box 2, Folder 14
File
[1788]

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This is volume 8 of the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints"; it contains queries numbered 1111 to 1286. Composed by James Dinwiddie in September, 1788 while in Paris, the journal covers a variety of scientific subjects. This file consists of one journal.

Queries and Hints vol. 3 #428-613

Dinwiddie, Box 13, Folder D3
File
1782

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This is volume 3 of the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints"; it contains queries numbered 428 to 613. Composed by James Dinwiddie in September, 1782 while he was in Dublin, the journal covers a variety of scientific subjects. This file consists of one journal.

Queries and Hints vol. 16 #2252-2360

Dinwiddie, Box 14, Folder D14
File
1792-1793

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This is volume 16 of the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints"; it contains queries numbered 2252 to 2360. Composed by James Dinwiddie in 1792-93 while in Rio de Janiero en route to China, the journal covers a variety of scientific subjects. This file consists of one journal.

Queries and Hints vol. 18 #2457-2508

Dinwiddie, Box 14, Folder D16
File
1794

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This is volume 18 of the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints"; it contains queries numbered 2457 to 2508. Composed by James Dinwiddie between March, 1794, the journal covers a variety of scientific subjects. This file consists of one journal.

Antitheses, No. 2

Dinwiddie, Box 15, Folder D24
File
[1800?]

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

In this paper, James Dinwiddie writes his own opinions on the British government and various historical monarchs. He also includes notes on justice and pride. This file consists of one journal.

Galvanic Experiments

Dinwiddie, Box 16, Folder D34
File
[1800?]

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

In this scientific journal by James Dinwiddie, he describes a number of galvanic experiments. This file consists of one journal.

Wheel Carriages

Dinwiddie, Box 16, Folder D35
File
[1800?]

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

In this journal by James Dinwiddie, he discusses wheel carriages and their design. He discusses the relationship between wheels and axles as well as the different sizes required by different vehicles. This file consists of one journal.

Meteorological Journal

Dinwiddie, Box 16, Folder E3
File
October 1, 1792 - February 13, 1794

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

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.

Madras

Dinwiddie, Box 16, Folder E5
File
ca. 1796

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

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.

Royal Institution Notes

Dinwiddie, Box 16, Folder E8
File
December 20, 1809 - April 19, 1810

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

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.

Royal Institution Notes

Dinwiddie, Box 16, Folder E9
File
December 29, 1810 - January 26, 1811

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

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.

Royal Institution Notes

Dinwiddie, Box 17, Folder E11
File
February 9, 1811 - April 3, 1811

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

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.

Logarithms

Dinwiddie, Box 17, Folder E20
File
[1800?]

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

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.

Early Experiments

Dinwiddie, Box 17, Folder F1
File
[ca. 1774]

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This journal by James Dinwiddie written ca. 1774 has a list of philosophical queries as well as a list of materials. This file consists of one journal.

A Brief Description of the Four Seasons

Dinwiddie, Box 17, Folder G2
File
ca. 1793

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

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.

Critical Prounouncing Dictionary

Dinwiddie, Box 18, Folder H2
File
1794

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

Citation: Walker, John. Critcal Prounouncing Dictionary. 1794.

Journal of Lectures

Dinwiddie, Box 19, Folder J2
File
March 23, 1809 - December 21, 1809

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

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.

Balloting List for the Committee of Managers

Dinwiddie, Box 19, Folder J6
File
1811

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::ballot ; committee ; managers

Balloting List for Visitors

Dinwiddie, Box 19, Folder J9
File
May 1, 1812

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This document from the Royal Institution from May 1, 1812 is a ballot list for visitors. This file consists of one printed page.

Balloting List for Managers

Dinwiddie, Box 19, Folder J10
File
May 1, 1812

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This document from the Royal Institution from May 1, 1812 is a ballot list for managers. This file consists of one printed page.

Minutes

Dinwiddie, Box 19, Folder J12
File
June 17, 1814

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

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.

Letter from Mary Dobie to James Dinwiddie

MS-2-756, Box 1, Folder 8
File
[181-?]

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

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.

A letter from Harry Robertson to James Dinwiddie

Dinwiddie, Box 1, Folder 11
File
July 23, 1787

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::Robertson ; Glasgow ; 1787 ; Society ; Lectures ; Chemistry ; Physics ; London

A letter from T White, with an addition by Thomas McCarthy, to James Dinwiddie

Dinwiddie, Box 1, Folder 23
File
March 31, 1805

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::McCarthy ; White ; Calcutta ; Howard ; McNaught ; Kennedy ; Hyslop ; Hare ; Boyd ; Robison ; Playfair ; Leslie ; Buee ; geometry

A letter from R. Hume to James Dinwiddie

Dinwiddie, Box 1, Folder 28
File
July 14, 1799

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::Hume ; Calcutta ; Paterson

An undated and unsigned letter

Dinwiddie, Box 1, Folder 40
File
[1800?]

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::college ; instruments ; London ; balloon ; Diving bell

A letter from Ann Pirre to James Dinwiddie

Dinwiddie, Box 2, Folder 5
File
May 26, 1779

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::Galloway ; Tennant ; Pirrie ; Dumfries

A letter from Margaret Kertland, to James Dinwiddie

Dinwiddie, Box 2, Folder 6
File
October 27, 1788

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::Baggle ; Kertland ; Henderson ; diamond ring

One letter to James Dinwiddie from Dudley Adams

Dinwiddie, Box 3, Folder A1
File
November 27, 1795

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::Dudley Adams ; 1795 ; camera ; obscura ; optical ; machine ; lens ; optics

One letter to James Dinwiddie from W.B.

Dinwiddie, Box 3, Folder A3
File
[1800?]

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::W.B. ; students ; pupils ; telegraph

A subpoena to James Dinwiddie from The Hon. Sir George Hilaro Barlow, Baronet, Gov-Gen of Fort William, Bengal

Dinwiddie, Box 3, Folder A6
File
February 07, 1806

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::subpoena ; Bengal ; Fort William ; Governor ; Calcutta ; 1806

Two letters to James Dinwiddie from Robert Blain

Dinwiddie, Box 3, Folder A11
File
May 23 - 27, 1812

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::Robert Blain ; Joseph Hume ; credentials ; Christopher ; Norwich ; Norfolk ; Archdeacon ; Bishop ; Clergymen ; parrish ; University ; Cambridge ; University ; Marquis ; Buckingham ; Royal College of Physicians