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Introduction

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.
The Effects of Heat and Mixture on Bodies and Chemical Apparatus

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.
Queries and Hints vol. 14 #2173-2232

Queries and Hints vol. 14 #2173-2232

This is volume 14 of the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints"; it contains queries numbered 2173 to 2232. Composed by James Dinwiddie in February, 1792 while in London, the journal covers a variety of scientific subjects. This file consists of one journal.
Vitriolated Tartar/Nitre

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.
Queries and Hints vol. 15 #2270-2251

Queries and Hints vol. 15 #2270-2251

This is volume 15 of the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints"; it contains queries numbered 2270 to 2251. Composed by James Dinwiddie in July, 1792 while in London, the journal covers a variety of scientific subjects. This file consists of one journal.
Motion

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.
Astronomy

Astronomy

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

Queries and Hints on Music #1-65

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

Credo Chinesa

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. 16 #2252-2360

Queries and Hints vol. 16 #2252-2360

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. 17 #2361-2455

Queries and Hints vol. 17 #2361-2455

This is volume 17 of the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints"; it contains queries numbered 2361 to 2455. Composed by James Dinwiddie between June and October, 1793 while in China, the journal covers a variety of scientific subjects. This file consists of one journal.
Journal

Journal

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of March 24, 1794 to June 30, 1794. The journal covers Dinwiddie's time sailing on the China Sea and in Batavia (present day Jakarta).
Queries and Hints vol. 18 #2457-2508

Queries and Hints vol. 18 #2457-2508

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.

Letter from Simeon Perkins to William Cahoon

  • MS-2-221, SF Box 31, Folder 3
  • Item
  • 1794
1794 letter to William Cahoon of Port Medway from Simeon Perkins of Liverpool regardling the law surrounding the worrying or killing of sheep by dogs.

Cahoon, William

Journal

Journal

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of February 4, 1794 to March 23, 1794. During this period, Dinwiddie visited China, staying in Canton (Feb. 4 - Feb. 23) and Macao (Feb. 24 - Mar. 9?), and spent some time at sea.
Journal

Journal

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of July 1, 1794 to October 4, 1794. In the journal, Dinwiddie mentions "Jackal" the British expedition to China's military escort. He also writes a "History of Sumatra" at the back of the book.
Journal

Journal

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of October 6, 1794 to December 12, 1794. During this time, Dinwiddie resided in Calcutta.
Journal

Journal

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of December 14, 1794 to February 14, 1795. During this period, Dinwiddie resided in Calcutta.
Journal

Journal

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

Journal

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of February 15, 1795 to March 31, 1795. During this period, Dinwiddie lived in Calcutta.
Journal

Journal

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of April 1, 1795 to May 8, 1795 during which he resided in Calcutta.
Journal

Journal

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of June 23, 1795 to August 27, 1795 during which he resided in Calcutta.
Journal

Journal

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.
Journal

Journal

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of May 9, 1795 to June 22, 1795 during which he resided in Calcutta.
Journal

Journal

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

Journal

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

Journal

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

Journal

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

Journal

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.
Extracts

Extracts

In this journal begun May 17, 1796 while in Calcutta, James Dinwiddie summarizes extracts from reports on a range of topics. He notes observations on "Dr. Black's Analysis of the Iceland waters" and "Extract from the report of the Committee for improving the manufacture of powder at Bombay" as well as others. This file consists of one journal.
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