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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

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

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of January 29, 1797 to March 3, 1797. During this period he resided in Calcutta. This file consists of one journal.

Journal

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of May 15, 1797 to June 28, 1797. During this period he resided in Calcutta. This file consists of one journal.

Journal

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of June 6, 1798 to July 29, 1798. During this period he resided in Calcutta. This file consists of one journal that is 79 pages in length.

Journal

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of October 6, 1798 to December 3, 1798. During this period he resided in Calcutta. This file consists of one journal.

Journal

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of November 20, 1799 to February 2, 1800. During this period he resided in Calcutta. This file consists of one journal.

Journal

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of February 3, 1800 to April 26, 1800. During this period he resided in Calcutta. This file consists of one journal.

Journal

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of June 18, 1800 to September 9, 1800. During this period he resided in Calcutta. This file consists of one journal and one invitation to attend the funeral of Aaron Upjohn.

Journal

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of December 22, 1801 to March 22, 1802. During this period he resided in Calcutta. This file consists of one journal.

Journal

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

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

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of January 1, 1810 to June 31, 1810. During this period, Dinwiddie resided in London. This file consists of one journal that is 108 pages in length.

Journal

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of July 1, 1810 to November 21, 1810. During this period, Dinwiddie resided in London. This file consists of one journal that is 108 pages in length.

Queries and Hints vol. 8 #1111-1286

This is volume 8 of the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints"; it contains queries numbered 1111 to 1286. Composed by James Dinwiddie in September, 1788 while in Paris, the journal covers a variety of scientific subjects. This file consists of one journal.

Queries and Hints vol. 3 #428-613

This is volume 3 of the scientific journal entitled "Queries and Hints"; it contains queries numbered 428 to 613. Composed by James Dinwiddie in September, 1782 while he was in Dublin, the journal covers a variety of scientific subjects. This file consists of one journal.

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. 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.

Antitheses, No. 2

In this paper, James Dinwiddie writes his own opinions on the British government and various historical monarchs. He also includes notes on justice and pride. This file consists of one journal.

Galvanic Experiments

In this scientific journal by James Dinwiddie, he describes a number of galvanic experiments. This file consists of one journal.

Wheel Carriages

In this journal by James Dinwiddie, he discusses wheel carriages and their design. He discusses the relationship between wheels and axles as well as the different sizes required by different vehicles. This file consists of one journal.

Meteorological Journal

This notebook kept by James Dinwiddie between October 1, 1792 and February 13, 1794 contains meteorological obsevations on Dinwiddie's voyage from London to China. He recorded observations at 8 am and 2 am. This file consists of thirteen pages of notes.

Madras

This notebook kept by James Dinwiddie ca. 1796 written while in Madras contains notes on a number of topics including the mining and use of saltpetre and the mining of diamonds.

Royal Institution Notes

This notebook kept by James Dinwiddie between December 20, 1809 and April 19, 1810 contains notes on Mr. Davy's lectures at the Royal Institution which focus on a variety of topics in chemistry. This file consists of one notebook.

Royal Institution Notes

This notebook kept by James Dinwiddie between December 29, 1810 and January 26, 1811 contains notes on Mr. Davy's lectures at the Royal Institution. The lectures focus on a range of topics in chemistry including electro-chemistry. This file consists of one notebook.

Royal Institution Notes

This notebook kept by James Dinwiddie between February 9, 1811 and April 3, 1811 contains notes on lectures at the Royal Institution. The lectures focus on a range of topics in chemistry including voltaic electricity, uses of potassium and sodium, and oxygen. This file consists of one notebook.

Logarithms

This notebook kept by James Dinwiddie examines arithmetic involving logarithms. Dinwiddie includes sections on addition and subtraction as well as example calculations. This file consists of one notebook.

Early Experiments

This journal by James Dinwiddie written ca. 1774 has a list of philosophical queries as well as a list of materials. This file consists of one journal.

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.

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.

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 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.

One letter to James Dinwiddie from Dumfries Philosophical Society

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