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Early Experiments

This journal by James Dinwiddie written in 1777 lists a number of experiments related to electricity and electrical phenomena. This file consists of one journal.

Lecture of H. Davy

These notes written by James Dinwiddie from April to May, 1811 are from a series of geology lectures by H. Davy. The notes cover the composition of earth and minerals as well as various experiments.

Introduction

This introductory lecture written by James Dinwiddie discusses natural philosophy. Dinwiddie draws on past philosophers including Rene Descartes, Plato, and John Locke to describe Nature and man's relationship with her.

Motion

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.

The Effects of Heat and Mixture on Bodies and Chemical Apparatus

These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on chemistry. The notes begin with a course outline discussing chemical mixtures, heat, animals, plants, and chemical apparatus. The notes provide more detailed content on thermometers, acids, salts, alkalis, and other topics included in the course.

Elementary Bodys [sic]

These notes written by James Dinwiddie concern "Elementary Bodys [sic]". Dinwiddie briefly discusses chemical compositions in one set of notes. In the second set, he discusses motion and the necessity of experimentation in understanding nature.

Experiments of Factitious Air

These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on experiments involving air; he documents his procedures as well as the results. Dinwiddie includes a hand-drawn diagram of various scientific apparatus at the front of the notes.

A Brief Description of the Four Seasons

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.

Scientific Institution Invitation

This notice sent to James Dinwiddie on February 10, 1813 invites him to attend a lecture on electro-chemistry and voltaic electricity given by Mr. Singer at the Scientific Institution on February 23, 1813.

Journal of Lectures

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.

Journal of Lectures

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.

Notice of General Meeting

This notice from the Royal Institution from November 23, 1810 was sent to James Dinwiddie reminding him of the general meeting taking place on Niovember 29, 1810. This file consists of one printed page.

Act to Enlarge the Powers of Institution

This document is a copy of an act issued in 1810 by the King of England enlarging the powers of the Royal Institution of Great Britain. The act allows named proprietors to purchase a library and meeting house on behalf of the institution and outlines the requirements for elections.

Notice of Annual General Meeting

This notice from the Royal Institution from April 20, 1811 was sent to James Dinwiddie reminding him of the annual general meeting taking place on May 1, 1811. This file consists of two printed page.

Notice of Annual General Meeting

This notice from the Royal Institution from April 20, 1812 was sent to James Dinwiddie reminding him of the annual general meeting taking place on June 1, 1812. This file consists of one printed page.

Balloting List for Visitors

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

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

Minutes

These minutes from the May 9, 1814 from the general monthly meeting of the Royal Institution were sent to James Dinwiddie. The minutes contain a number of resolutions regarding an anniversary dinner for the members. This file consists of three printed pages.

Minutes

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.

Minutes

These minutes from the July 1, 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 three printed pages.

By-law Regarding Associate Members

This document sent to James Dinwiddie from the Royal Institution outlines a by-law passed June 18, 1814 allowing associate members to use A.R.I. as a postnomial. This file consists of two printed pages.

Vitriolated Tartar/Nitre

These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on vitrolated tartar and nitre. Dinwiddie discusses the chemical composition of each substance as well as various reactions when they are mixed with other compounds.

Motion and Force

These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on motion and force. He mentions various forces that act on bodies including gravity and electricity as well as the various types of motion.

Dynamics: 1. On the distinguishing properties of matter; 2. On the perserverance of matter; 3. Of the powers and activity of matter

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.

Introduction; Mechanics

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.

Plane Mirrors; Archimedes; Gravity

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.

List of Manufacturers

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.

Notes and Research Papers

This group of documents is a series of unidentified notes and research papers composed by James Dinwiddie. This file consist of 116 pages of material.

Notes on Fireworks

This document contains two pages of notes on the composition of fireworks written by James Dinwiddie.

Notes on Geometry

This document contains four pages of notes on geometry written by James Dinwiddie. The notes contain diagrams and proofs of theorems.

Lecture 6 - Theories of the Earth

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.

Lecture 7 - Geology, Volcanic Theory

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.

Questions; Mechanics; Of Central Forces

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.

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