Archives Catalogue

Biographical Sketch of James Proudfoot & Doctor Dinwiddie's Watch

Dinwiddie, Box 18, Folder I1
File
1852

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::Armourer ; 1852 ; Biography ; watch ; Proudfoot

Journal

Dinwiddie, Box 19, Folder I4
File
October 1859 - August 1869

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::Proudfoot ; Journal

Journal

Dinwiddie, Box 19, Folder I5
File
June 1875 - October 1879

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::Proudfoot ; Journal

Journal

Dinwiddie, Box 18, Folder I2
File
October 1840 - August 1852

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::Journal ; Proudfoot

Journal

Dinwiddie, Box 19, Folder I3
File
August 1857 - October 1859

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::Proudfoot ; Journal ; England

Journal

Dinwiddie, Box 2, Folder 11
File
1836

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::Proudfoot

Journal

Dinwiddie, Box 2, Folder 12
File
August 21, 1852 - August 22, 1857

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::Proudfoot

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.

Music; Musical Instruments; Diving Bell

Dinwiddie, Box 12, Folder C69
File
1799

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

These notes written by James Dinwiddie cover several topics including music, musical instruments, diving bells, and chemistry.

Ballistics; Fortifications; Redoubts; Macedonian Phalanx

Dinwiddie, Box 13, Folder C70
File
1780

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

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.

General Law of Nature

Dinwiddie, Box 2, Folder 4
File
After 1783

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

Notes containing a variety of scientific remarks and inferences.

Lecture Notes

Dinwiddie, Box 11, Folder C1
File
1781

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

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.

Early Experiments

Dinwiddie, Box 17, Folder F3
File
[177-?]

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This journal by James Dinwiddie records some of his experiments with air and balloons. This file consists of one journal.

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

Letter to the Editor

Dinwiddie, Box 20, Folder K4
File
December 30, 1797

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

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.

An Essay to Discover and Determine the True Order of the Battle of the Roman Legionsâ€¦

Dinwiddie, Box 17, Folder G1
File
[1780?]

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This manuscript written by James Dinwiddie discusses the Roman army and their weaponry and battle plans. This file consists of one manuscript that is 92 pages in length.

A letter from Andrew Dobie to James Dinwiddie

Dinwiddie, Box 1, Folder 22
File
April 04, 1796

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::Dobie ; England ; Dumfries ; Saunders ; West Indies ; China ; Bengal

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.

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

Memoire

Dinwiddie, OS Box 8, Folder 22, item K10
File
After 1781

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

Notes on a new method of preparing solid colours for paint by Antoine Francois de Fourcroy

Translate of Malay Laws

Dinwiddie, OS Box 8, Folder 22, item K11
File
After 1767

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

INDICES:::Malay Laws ; translation ; Maritime Laws

Philosophical Society

Dinwiddie, Box 19, Folder K2
File
November 28, 1776 - December 12, 1778

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This document contains rules and minutes for the Dumfries Philosophical Society. The minutes were recorded by James Dinwiddie between November 28, 1776 and December 12, 1778. This file consists of one document.

Journal

Dinwiddie, Box 6, Folder B27
File
March 24, 1796 - May 4, 1796

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of March 24, 1796 to May 4, 1796. During this period, Dinwiddie spent time in Madras (modern day Chennai) and Calcutta as well as travelling on the ship "John".

Journal

Dinwiddie, Box 8, Folder B59
File
April 27, 1800 - June 17, 1800

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

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.

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 B75
File
February 13, 1808 - August 15, 1808

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of February 13, 1808 to August 15, 1808. Dinwiddie records his stays in London (Feb. 13 - Jul. 12, 1808), Dumfries (Jul. 13 - Jul. 25, 1808), and Edinburgh (Jul. 26 - Aug. 15, 1808). This file consists of one journal.

Journal

Dinwiddie, Box 10, Folder B74
File
August 10, 1807 - February 12, 1808

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of August 10, 1807 to February 12, 1808. During this period, Dinwiddie resided in London. This file consists of one journal.

Journal

Dinwiddie, Box 10, Folder B73
File
December 26, 1806 - August 07, 1807

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

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.

Journal

Dinwiddie, Box 9, Folder B72
File
August 06, 1806 - December 25, 1806

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This personal journal written by James Dinwidde spans the period of August 6, 1806 to December 25, 1806. Dinwiddie resided in Calcutta until September 15th when he set sail on the Indian Ocean on a return voyage to London. This file consists of one journal.

Journal

Dinwiddie, Box 9, Folder B71
File
April 10, 1806 - August 05, 1806

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of April 10, 1806 to August 5, 1806. 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 7, Folder B47
File
March 07, 1798 - April 08, 1798

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of March 7, 1798 to April 8, 1798. During this period he resided in Calcutta. This file consists of one journal that is 46 pages in length.

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.

Journal

Dinwiddie, Box 7, Folder B36
File
January 09, 1797 - January 28, 1797

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of January 9, 1797 to January 28, 1797. During this period he resided in Calcutta.

Journal

Dinwiddie, Box 7, Folder B35
File
December 15, 1796 - January 07, 1797

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of December 15, 1796 to January 7, 1797. During this period he resided in Calcutta.

Journal

Dinwiddie, Box 6, Folder B34
File
November 07, 1796 - December 14, 1796

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of November 7, 1796 to December 14, 1796. During this period he resided in Calcutta.

Journal

Dinwiddie, Box 6, Folder B33
File
September 25, 1796 - November 06, 1796

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of September 25, 1796 to November 6, 1796. During this period he resided in Calcutta.

Journal

Dinwiddie, Box 6, Folder B32
File
August 26, 1796 - September 24, 1796

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of August 26, 1796 to September 24, 1796. During this period he resided in Calcutta.

Journal

Dinwiddie, Box 6, Folder B31
File
August 02, 1796 - August 24, 1796

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of August 2, 1796 to August 24, 1796. During this time, Dinwiddie resided in Calcutta.

Journal

Dinwiddie, Box 6, Folder B30
File
July 01, 1796 - August 01, 1796

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

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.

Journal

Dinwiddie, Box 6, Folder B29
File
June 05, 1796 - July 02, 1796

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of June 5, 1796 to July 2, 1796 during which time Dinwiddie was residing in Calcutta.

Journal

Dinwiddie, Box 6, Folder B28
File
May 5, 1796 - June 4, 1796

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of May 5, 1796 to June 4, 1796 during which time Dinwiddie was residing in Calcutta.

Journal

Dinwiddie, Box 6, Folder B26
File
February 13, 1796 - March 24, 1796

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of February 13, 1796 to March 24, 1796. During this period, Dinwiddie was staying in Madras (modern day Chennai).

Journal

Dinwiddie, Box 6, Folder B25
File
January 18, 1796 - February 12, 1796

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

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).

Journal

Dinwiddie, Box 6, Folder B24
File
December 15, 1795 - January 18, 1796

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

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.

Journal

Dinwiddie, Box 6, Folder B23
File
November 06, 1795 - December 14, 1795

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

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.

Journal

Dinwiddie, Box 6, Folder B22
File
August 28, 1795 - November 05, 1795

Part of James Dinwiddie fonds

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of August 28, 1795 to November 5, 1795. During this period, Dinwiddie resided in Calcutta.