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.
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.
These notes written by James Dinwiddie contain sections of notes on various topics including the history of medicine, chemistry, electricity, proof of repulsions, and mathematics.
These notes written by James Dinwiddie examine a number of topics including ballistics, physics, and astronomy. Dinwiddie discusses the retrograde motion of Mars, Mercury, Venus, Saturn, and Jupiter. He also discusses motion with reference to military weapons mentioning air resistance, projectiles, and velocity.
These notes written by James Dinwiddie examine a number of topics in physics including light, motion, matter, hydraulics, and hydrostatics as well as a treatise on Nature from the points of view of philosophy, art, and theology.
These notes written by James Dinwiddie examine a number of topics in physics including gravity, force, velocity, light, and mirrors. Dinwiddie also mentions the classical natural philosophers Sappho, Archimedes, and Hermes.
This document compiled by James Dinwiddie contains a list of manufacturers in England including their industrial machinery and manufacturing practices. This file consists of notes.
This sous-fond contains journals written by James Dinwiddie in which he recorded his early experiments. Written circa 1774, the journals contain observations on air and balloons and electricity as well as philosophical queries.
In this series of notes written by James Dinwiddie, he discusses various natural philosophers' theories of the earth. He includes theories from Burnet, Woodward, Whiston, and Buffon.
These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie discuss theories related to volcanic eruptions. Dinwiddie also mentions physical structures of the volcano and historical dates for volcanic eruptions.
This series of notes written by James Dinwiddie begins with a series of questions and answers related to various topics in physics. The notes continue with a series of questions and answers in mechanics followed by expanded notes on gravity. The last section outlines centrifugal forces.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Series contains a range of material related to Dinwiddie's scientific interests including notes on fireworks, a list of industrial manufacturers in England, and a newspaper clipping of a letter written by Joseph Priestly. In addition, the section holds documents from Dinwiddie's time abroad such as a translation of Malay laws. Also included is Dinwiddie's university degree from Edinburgh.
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.
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".
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 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 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.
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.
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.
