Archives Catalogue

A letter from James Emartz to James Dinwiddie

Dinwiddie, Box 1, Folder 1
File
August 20, 1792

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::China ; 1792

One letter to James Dinwiddie from Richard Clements

Dinwiddie, Box 3, Folder A20
File
[1792?]

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::bill

Letter to James Dinwiddie from J. Ingenhousz

Dinwiddie, Box 3, Folder A61
File
August 04, 1792

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

File contains a letter to James Dinwiddie from J. Ingenhousz, written on August 4, 1792.

One letter to James Dinwiddie from H Mowlray

Dinwiddie, Box 3, Folder A76
File
September 23, 1792

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::H. Mowlray ; 1792 ; Gordon ; voyage ; London ; Portmouth

Motion

Dinwiddie, Box 12, Folder C59
File
after 1792

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

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.

Astronomy

Dinwiddie, Box 12, Folder C66
File
after 1792

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

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.

Queries and Hints on Music #1-65

Dinwiddie, Box 15, Folder D20
File
1792

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This is the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints on Music"; it contains queries numbered 1 to 65. Composed by James Dinwiddie in 1792 while in London, the journal covers hints related to music. This file consists of one journal.

Credo Chinesa

Dinwiddie, Box 17, Folder E17
File
after 1792

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

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.

Queries and Hints vol. 12 #1973-2081

Dinwiddie, Box 14, Folder D10
File
1791

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This is volume 12 of the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints"; it contains queries numbered 1973 to 2081. Composed by James Dinwiddie in April, 1791 while in London, the journal covers a variety of scientific subjects. This file consists of one journal.

A letter written by Dinwiddie

Dinwiddie, Box 1, Folder 26
File
January 24, 1791

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::lectures ; ancient war ; gun powder

Description of a Planetarium, or Astronomical Machine: which exhibits the most remarkable phaenomena, motions, and revolutions of the universe

Dinwiddie, Box 18, Folder H1
File
1791

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

Citation: Hahn, Phil. Matthew and Albert de Mylius. Description of a Planetarium, or Astronomical Machine: which exhibits the most remarkable phaenomena, motions, and revolutions of the universe. 1791

A letter from Janet McNaught to William Kellock

Dinwiddie, Box 1, Folder 34
File
August 29, 1791

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::McNaught ; Kellock

One letter to James Dinwiddie from Lt. Gen. Helvill

Dinwiddie, Box 3, Folder A53
File
July 11, 1790

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::Helvill ; Planta ; mathematician ; mechanitian ; Greek ; Roman ; antiquities ; museum ; Channel ; Lt. Gen Helvill ; 1790

Queries and Hints on Fermentation #1-142

Dinwiddie, Box 15, Folder D19
File
1790

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This is the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints on Fermentation"; it contains queries numbered 1 to 142. Composed by James Dinwiddie in January, 1790 while in London, the journal covers hints related to fermentation. This file consists of one journal.

Two letter written by Phos Boyd to James Dinwiddie,

Dinwiddie, Box 1, Folder 9
File
November 3 - November 20, 1790

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::Byron ; McKenzie ; farm ; fortune ; Armstrong ; Anderson

A letter from Alex Copland to James Dinwiddie

Dinwiddie, Box 1, Folder 39
File
September 27, 1790

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::Copland ; Jardine

One letter to James Dinwiddie from Dr. Copeland

Dinwiddie, Box 3, Folder A23
File
December 24, 1790

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::gunpowder ; chemical ; atmosphere ; water gague ; weather ; wind

One letter fragment to James Dinwiddie from Mr Fitzroy

Dinwiddie, Box 3, Folder A42
File
1790-1800

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::Mr. Fitzroy

One letter to James Dinwiddie from R. Vevers

Dinwiddie, Box 4, Folder A105
File
August 25, 1790

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::R. Vevers ; 1790 ; Richmond ; Scotland ; lectures ; Philosophy of Science

Queries and Hints vol. 11 #1896-1972

Dinwiddie, Box 14, Folder D9
File
1790

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This is volume 11 of the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints"; it contains queries numbered 1896 to 1972. Composed by James Dinwiddie in November, 1790 while in London, the journal covers a variety of scientific subjects. This file consists of one journal.

One letter to James Dinwiddie from Mr and Mrs Barclay

Dinwiddie, Box 3, Folder A4
File
May 20, 1790

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::Barclay ; dinner ; invitation ; 1790

One letter to James Dinwiddie from J.S. Ewart

Dinwiddie, Box 3, Folder A38
File
January 13, 1789

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::Mercury ; artificial ; horizon ; compass ; W.J. Bele ; J.S. Ewart ; 1789

One letter to James Dinwiddie from Andrew Mitchell

Dinwiddie, Box 3, Folder A75
File
March 28, 1789

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::Andrew Mitchell ; 1789 ; Copenhagen ; ships ; Elysium ;

One letter to James Dinwiddie from William Steven

Dinwiddie, Box 4, Folder A91
File
December 16, 1789

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::William Steven ; 1789 ; tickets ; lecture ; philosophy ;

Three letters to James Dinwiddie from Margaret Henderson

Dinwiddie, Box 3, Folder A55
File
November 1, 1789 - February 18, 1790

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::lung ; lectures ; circu ; equestrian ; theatre ; Hume ; laboratory ; Blair ; chemical ; London ; Taylor ; spinning ; Anderson ; Warren ; France ; perfumary ; Newcastle ; Slade ; apothecary Scotland ; Ireland ; Margaret Henderson ; 1789 ; 1790

One letter to James Dinwiddie, sender unknown

Dinwiddie, Box 4, Folder A119
File
August 24, 1789

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::1789 ; London ; Philosopher ; lectures ; machine ; stockings ; English ; coals ; Groombridge ; fireworks ; inflamable air ; Newcastle

One letter to James Dinwiddie from Bernard Cologan

Dinwiddie, Box 3, Folder A22
File
June 12, 1789

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::ticket ; lecture ; Besley

Queries and Hints vol. 10 #1722-1895

Dinwiddie, Box 14, Folder D8
File
1789

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This is volume 10 of the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints"; it contains queries numbered 1722 to 1895. Composed by James Dinwiddie in April, 1789 while in London, the journal covers a variety of scientific subjects. This file consists of one journal.

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 H.B.T.

Dinwiddie, Box 4, Folder A116
File
May 16, 1788

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::H.B.T. ; 1788 ; matrimony ;

One letter to James Dinwiddie, sender unknown,

Dinwiddie, Box 4, Folder A117
File
September 16, 1788

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::London ; Dover ; 1788

Queries and Hints vol. 9 #1287-1721

Dinwiddie, Box 13, Folder D7
File
1788

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This is volume 9 of the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints"; it contains queries numbered 1287 to 1721. Composed by James Dinwiddie in November, 1788 while in London, the journal covers a variety of scientific subjects. This file consists of one journal.

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

One letter to James Dinwiddie from Dr Blacklock

Dinwiddie, Box 3, Folder A10
File
Sept 7, 1787

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::telescope ; machine ; optical ; magazine ; celestial ; discovery ; Metropolis ; London ; disease ; Magistrates ; Council ; Robison ; Dr. Blacklock ; 1787

Two letters to James Dinwiddie from Herbert Jenkins

Dinwiddie, Box 3, Folder A64
File
August 1787, September 28, 1789

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::Herbert Jenkins ; 1789 ; General ; Addington ; Pulpit ;

One letter to W.H. Stevenson from A. Neilson

Dinwiddie, Box 3, Folder A78
File
February 07, 1787

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::A Neilson ; 1787 ; W.H. Stevenson ; Machinery ; London

Journal

Dinwiddie, Box 5, Folder B12
File
1787

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This personal journal was written by James Dinwiddie possibly while residing in Paris.

One letter to James Dinwiddie from Robert Blair

Dinwiddie, Box 3, Folder A12
File
March 24, 1787

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::London ; Language ; Spanish ; Edinburgh ; recommendation

Queries and Hints vol. 6 #795-1000

Dinwiddie, Box 13, Folder D6
File
1787

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This is volume 6 of the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints"; it contains queries numbered 795 to 1000. Composed by James Dinwiddie in April, 1787 while he was in London, the journal covers a variety of scientific subjects. This file consists of one journal .

One letter to James Dinwiddie from William Blanta Esq.

Dinwiddie, Box 3, Folder A13
File
December 12, 1786

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::recommendation ; readings ; system

One letter to James Dinwiddie from William Crumbie

Dinwiddie, Box 3, Folder A25
File
November 13, 1786

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::provost ; Alex ; Christie ; William Crumbie ; 1786

One letter to James Dinwiddie from James Carmichael

Dinwiddie, Box 3, Folder A18
File
July 28, 1786

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::Frazer ; Newtonian Philosopy ; physiology

One letter to James Dinwiddie from John Wood

Dinwiddie, Box 4, Folder A112
File
September 21, 1786

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::John Wood ; 1786 ; sketch ; drawing ; spring ; fire ; water ; Stevenson

Queries and Hints vol. 5 #728-794

Dinwiddie, Box 13, Folder D5
File
1786

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This is volume 5 of the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints"; it contains queries numbered 728 to 794. Composed by James Dinwiddie in November, 1786, the journal covers a variety of scientific subjects. This file consists of one journal.

Five letters to James Dinwiddie from W. Hart Stevenson

Dinwiddie, Box 4, Folder A93
File
September 15, 1784 - January 13, 1787

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

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 ;

Queries and Hints vol. 4 #614-727

Dinwiddie, Box 13, Folder D4
File
1784

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This is volume 4 of the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints"; it contains queries numbered 614 to 727. Composed by James Dinwiddie in May, 1784 while he was in Waterford, the journal covers a variety of scientific subjects. This file consists of one journal.