- Bland
- Fonds
- 1801-1849 (Circa)
Notebooks on mathematical, classical, and theological subjects; notes on examinations; printed books.
Bland, Miles (1786-1867) mathematician
Notebooks on mathematical, classical, and theological subjects; notes on examinations; printed books.
Bland, Miles (1786-1867) mathematician
Papers of John William Whittaker
Comprises interesting descriptions of travels around Europe and the United Kingdom undertaken by JWW and his friends, discussions of St John's College life and the subsequent experiences of JWW's fellow Johnians, and material concerning JWW's life as chaplain to the Archbishop of Canterbury.and as Vicar of Blackburn. Includes interesting reflections and observations on political matters and contemporary theological debates. Also included are a few miscellaneous travel documents.
Whittaker, John William (1791-1854) theologian and Anglican clergyman
Letters (dated 1793-1865); correspondence between Thomas Smart Hughes and John Lee and other documents relating to Payssio Tipaldo, Archimandrite of Cephalonia (dated 1824-5); diaries and sketchbooks
Lee, John (1783-1866) antiquary and astronomer
Papers relating to the abolition of the slave trade and slavery; papers relating to the Republic of Haiti and the Kingdom of Haiti; papers relating to the Clarkson Family, including Catherine Clarkson, and friends; and miscellaneous papers including those relating to recent research into Clarkson's work. The majority of the papers date from Clarkson's lifetime.
Clarkson, Thomas (1760-1846) slavery abolitionist
Napoleonic War Letters and Documents
Intercepted during the Napoleonic War with the capture of enemy vessels by Nelson's fleet. The letters are mostly in Spanish, though there are some in Catalan, German and Italian. While a very few items date from the 1780s and 1790s, most of the letters cover the period Sep. to Nov. 1804. There are letters from Caracas to Barcelona (Aug.-Oct. 1804), from Tripoli to Alicante and Cartagena (Oct. 1804), and from Tunis to Barcelona, Madrid and Mahón (Nov.-Dec. 1804). But the greatest part of the correspondence was sent from Palma de Mallorca, destined in particular for Barcelona and dating especially to 17-19 Nov. 1804. The letters, written by both men and women, are mostly concerned with private family matters, though there is some official correspondence with Spanish government departments. In addition to the letters, the collection includes a few Spanish documents, such as accounts, bills, receipts, legal documents, reports, and sermons. Some of the material is incomplete.
Scott, Alexander John (1768-1840) naval chaplain
Sermons and notes re predestination.
Simpson, David (1745-1799) Anglican clergyman and author
Letters to Maskelyne relating to astronomical and mathematical matters. Mainly in French.
Maskelyne, Nevil (1732-1811) astronomer and mathematician
Letters from George Ashby, mostly antiquarian but with some reference to his post as Rector of Barrow, Suffolk; an account of a visit to the Low Countries mostly describing the fortifications of the five Barrier Towns; a brief account of a visit to Holland and France.
Ashby, George (1724-1808) antiquary and Church of England clergyman
Manuscript notebooks in various hands on mathematics, astronomy, moral and natural philosophy, theology and classics, with some printed items.
Wood, James (1760-1839) mathematician and Dean of Ely
The collection contains files, correspondence, documents, notebooks, drawings, watercolours, photographs and artefacts relevant to Cedric Price's architectural works and ideas. Particular strengths of the collection are material from his childhood and years at university, and bundles of family correspondence, chiefly from his mother.
Price, Cedric John (1934-2003) architect