8 10 291 https://scottishresearchcollections.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/33abf43c28289fff12fd06e8a7709203.jpg a4780699310c55e9c46bcb4fe3713e6c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Address (on left) and page 1 (on right) of autograph letter signed A. Gregan, dated 29 June 1810 https://scottishresearchcollections.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/12d4f5f1e2edcbad80800b6d7b84fea1.jpg 1b63a95f100748286f624aef601561c7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Page 2 (on left) and page 3 (on right) of autograph letter signed A. Gregan, dated 29 June 1810 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dinwiddie fonds Description An account of the resource Dr. James Dinwiddie (1746-1815) was a Scottish scientist, astronomer, itinerant lecturer, and natural philosopher during the latter half of the Scottish Enlightenment. Born at Kirkland, parish of Tinwald, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, he attended the Dumfries Academy before entering the University of Edinburgh, where he received an M.A. in 1778. After graduating, Dinwiddie first taught mathematics in Dumfries but soon after began his career as an itinerant lecturer, science popularizer, and experimental demonstrator travelling throughout Ireland, England, and Scotland. In 1792, Dinwiddie received an honorary Doctor of Law degree from the University of Edinburgh and was invited to be a member of a British delegation to Beijing under the leadership of Lord George Macartney (1737-1806). The 100-member delegation was Britain’s first diplomatic mission to China and included politicians, physicians, artists, scholars, a group of scientists led by Dinwiddie, botanical gardeners, Chinese Catholic priests (as interpreters), as well as secretaries, attachés, valets, and a military escort. The Macartney Embassy’s main objective was to open trade with China. To encourage the Chinese to buy British goods, the delegation sought to demonstrate the efficacy and prowess of British science and technology and brought with them a number of gifts, including clocks, telescopes, weapons, and a planetarium, which took 18 days for Dinwiddie to assemble. Dinwiddie was also tasked with performing scientific demonstrations, including with a diving bell and hot air balloon. After the embassy in China failed, Dinwiddie found employment with the East India Company in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), India in 1794. He performed public experimental shows, acted as an advisor on potential manufactures, worked as a private tutor, and lectured on natural and experimental philosophy at Fort William. He was a pioneer in galvanism, and his time in colonial India signalled the emergence of public science in the region. Dinwiddie left India in 1806 and returned to England. He was elected to the Royal Institution in 1810 and was a member of the Committee of Mathematics, Mechanics, and Mechanical Inventions. He died in North London in 1815. The Dinwiddie fonds at the University of Guelph contains 110 pieces of correspondence of Dr. James Dinwiddie from 1778 until his death in 1815. The letters illustrate the more practical aspects of Dr. Dinwiddie’s professional and personal life, his travels, and business affairs. The payment of lectures, inquires about books, the lending of money, and discussion of experiments highlights the commonplace elements in his life. The Dinwiddie letters were acquired through a donation by Philip Melanson of Sackville, Nova Scotia in May 1989 and by his wife, Yvonne Melanson, in May 1997. <a href="https://memoryns.ca/james-dinwiddie-fonds">Dalhousie University Archives</a> has a much more extensive collection of Dinwiddie papers, including correspondence, journals, lecture notes, scientific journals, notebooks, early experiments, manuscripts, printed material, and also the Journal of W.J. Proudfoot, Dinwiddie's grandson. The digitization of the Dinwiddie fonds made possible with the support of Professor Kevin James and the Scottish Studies Department. Digitization: Josh Lehman Project Leads: Graham Burt, Ashley Shifflett McBrayne Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://ocul-gue.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01OCUL_GUE/1gg5hgs/alma9923616303505154">XS1 MS A164</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1815 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Autograph letter signed A. Gregan, dated 29 June 1810 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 29, 1810 Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Gift of Philip and Yvonne Melanson Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Archival & Special Collections, University of Guelph Library, Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://archives-catalogue.lib.uoguelph.ca/f651">XS1 MS A164 File 1.12</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPEGs derived from master file, which was scanned from the original book in 24-bit color at 600 dpi in TIFF format using an Epson Expression 10000XL scanner. Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In the public domain; For high quality reproductions, contact Archival & Special Collections, University of Guelph. libaspc@uoguelph.ca, 519-824-4120, Ext. 53413 https://scottishresearchcollections.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/2be6de3818af689279eaec8dfd018133.jpg 0ca336a174ce26f7172ad8f9f9a88145 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Address and page one of autograph letter signed A. Grant regarding his poor situation and asking for the money owed to him, dated 26 May 1795 https://scottishresearchcollections.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/7f573a212e83683d1c167a2407ff925b.jpg 56f1595c1b0793db76d6864b2cd993a8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Page 2 (on the left) and postscript (on the right) of autograph letter signed A. Grant regarding his poor situation and asking for the money owed to him, dated 26 May 1795 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dinwiddie fonds Description An account of the resource Dr. James Dinwiddie (1746-1815) was a Scottish scientist, astronomer, itinerant lecturer, and natural philosopher during the latter half of the Scottish Enlightenment. Born at Kirkland, parish of Tinwald, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, he attended the Dumfries Academy before entering the University of Edinburgh, where he received an M.A. in 1778. After graduating, Dinwiddie first taught mathematics in Dumfries but soon after began his career as an itinerant lecturer, science popularizer, and experimental demonstrator travelling throughout Ireland, England, and Scotland. In 1792, Dinwiddie received an honorary Doctor of Law degree from the University of Edinburgh and was invited to be a member of a British delegation to Beijing under the leadership of Lord George Macartney (1737-1806). The 100-member delegation was Britain’s first diplomatic mission to China and included politicians, physicians, artists, scholars, a group of scientists led by Dinwiddie, botanical gardeners, Chinese Catholic priests (as interpreters), as well as secretaries, attachés, valets, and a military escort. The Macartney Embassy’s main objective was to open trade with China. To encourage the Chinese to buy British goods, the delegation sought to demonstrate the efficacy and prowess of British science and technology and brought with them a number of gifts, including clocks, telescopes, weapons, and a planetarium, which took 18 days for Dinwiddie to assemble. Dinwiddie was also tasked with performing scientific demonstrations, including with a diving bell and hot air balloon. After the embassy in China failed, Dinwiddie found employment with the East India Company in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), India in 1794. He performed public experimental shows, acted as an advisor on potential manufactures, worked as a private tutor, and lectured on natural and experimental philosophy at Fort William. He was a pioneer in galvanism, and his time in colonial India signalled the emergence of public science in the region. Dinwiddie left India in 1806 and returned to England. He was elected to the Royal Institution in 1810 and was a member of the Committee of Mathematics, Mechanics, and Mechanical Inventions. He died in North London in 1815. The Dinwiddie fonds at the University of Guelph contains 110 pieces of correspondence of Dr. James Dinwiddie from 1778 until his death in 1815. The letters illustrate the more practical aspects of Dr. Dinwiddie’s professional and personal life, his travels, and business affairs. The payment of lectures, inquires about books, the lending of money, and discussion of experiments highlights the commonplace elements in his life. The Dinwiddie letters were acquired through a donation by Philip Melanson of Sackville, Nova Scotia in May 1989 and by his wife, Yvonne Melanson, in May 1997. <a href="https://memoryns.ca/james-dinwiddie-fonds">Dalhousie University Archives</a> has a much more extensive collection of Dinwiddie papers, including correspondence, journals, lecture notes, scientific journals, notebooks, early experiments, manuscripts, printed material, and also the Journal of W.J. Proudfoot, Dinwiddie's grandson. The digitization of the Dinwiddie fonds made possible with the support of Professor Kevin James and the Scottish Studies Department. Digitization: Josh Lehman Project Leads: Graham Burt, Ashley Shifflett McBrayne Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://ocul-gue.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01OCUL_GUE/1gg5hgs/alma9923616303505154">XS1 MS A164</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1815 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Autograph letter signed A. Grant regarding his poor situation and asking for the money owed to him, dated 26 May 1795. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource May 26, 1795 Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Gift of Philip and Yvonne Melanson Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Archival & Special Collections, University of Guelph Library, Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://archives-catalogue.lib.uoguelph.ca/f651">XS1 MS A164 File 1.11</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPEGs derived from master file, which was scanned from the original book in 24-bit color at 600 dpi in TIFF format using an Epson Expression 10000XL scanner. Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In the public domain; For high quality reproductions, contact Archival & Special Collections, University of Guelph. libaspc@uoguelph.ca, 519-824-4120, Ext. 53413 https://scottishresearchcollections.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/5be726d604ccea8c6e895e1b07838e62.jpg ad6871d988df5d4daf8599963f08febf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Page 1 of letter (written on right side of page), with water staining. https://scottishresearchcollections.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/cb622104850675fd152de14092864870.jpg 6ddfade2ca53f6cf8b5cbd850adacde7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Reverse of previous page (blank page, with water staining) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dinwiddie fonds Description An account of the resource Dr. James Dinwiddie (1746-1815) was a Scottish scientist, astronomer, itinerant lecturer, and natural philosopher during the latter half of the Scottish Enlightenment. Born at Kirkland, parish of Tinwald, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, he attended the Dumfries Academy before entering the University of Edinburgh, where he received an M.A. in 1778. After graduating, Dinwiddie first taught mathematics in Dumfries but soon after began his career as an itinerant lecturer, science popularizer, and experimental demonstrator travelling throughout Ireland, England, and Scotland. In 1792, Dinwiddie received an honorary Doctor of Law degree from the University of Edinburgh and was invited to be a member of a British delegation to Beijing under the leadership of Lord George Macartney (1737-1806). The 100-member delegation was Britain’s first diplomatic mission to China and included politicians, physicians, artists, scholars, a group of scientists led by Dinwiddie, botanical gardeners, Chinese Catholic priests (as interpreters), as well as secretaries, attachés, valets, and a military escort. The Macartney Embassy’s main objective was to open trade with China. To encourage the Chinese to buy British goods, the delegation sought to demonstrate the efficacy and prowess of British science and technology and brought with them a number of gifts, including clocks, telescopes, weapons, and a planetarium, which took 18 days for Dinwiddie to assemble. Dinwiddie was also tasked with performing scientific demonstrations, including with a diving bell and hot air balloon. After the embassy in China failed, Dinwiddie found employment with the East India Company in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), India in 1794. He performed public experimental shows, acted as an advisor on potential manufactures, worked as a private tutor, and lectured on natural and experimental philosophy at Fort William. He was a pioneer in galvanism, and his time in colonial India signalled the emergence of public science in the region. Dinwiddie left India in 1806 and returned to England. He was elected to the Royal Institution in 1810 and was a member of the Committee of Mathematics, Mechanics, and Mechanical Inventions. He died in North London in 1815. The Dinwiddie fonds at the University of Guelph contains 110 pieces of correspondence of Dr. James Dinwiddie from 1778 until his death in 1815. The letters illustrate the more practical aspects of Dr. Dinwiddie’s professional and personal life, his travels, and business affairs. The payment of lectures, inquires about books, the lending of money, and discussion of experiments highlights the commonplace elements in his life. The Dinwiddie letters were acquired through a donation by Philip Melanson of Sackville, Nova Scotia in May 1989 and by his wife, Yvonne Melanson, in May 1997. <a href="https://memoryns.ca/james-dinwiddie-fonds">Dalhousie University Archives</a> has a much more extensive collection of Dinwiddie papers, including correspondence, journals, lecture notes, scientific journals, notebooks, early experiments, manuscripts, printed material, and also the Journal of W.J. Proudfoot, Dinwiddie's grandson. The digitization of the Dinwiddie fonds made possible with the support of Professor Kevin James and the Scottish Studies Department. Digitization: Josh Lehman Project Leads: Graham Burt, Ashley Shifflett McBrayne Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://ocul-gue.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01OCUL_GUE/1gg5hgs/alma9923616303505154">XS1 MS A164</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1815 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Autograph letter signed C Shakespear (Governor General in Council), requesting information about an affidavit made by Mr. Spalding of the Calcutta Mint, dated 22 July, 1795. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July 22, 1795 Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Gift of Philip and Yvonne Melanson Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Archival & Special Collections, University of Guelph Library, Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://archives-catalogue.lib.uoguelph.ca/f651">XS1 MS A164 File 1.11</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPEGs derived from master file, which was scanned from the original book in 24-bit color at 600 dpi in TIFF format using an Epson Expression 10000XL scanner. Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In the public domain; For high quality reproductions, contact Archival & Special Collections, University of Guelph. libaspc@uoguelph.ca, 519-824-4120, Ext. 53413 https://scottishresearchcollections.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/9bc2df5ed0c59ca52edd2378823877f8.jpg 02d0485f7bf389674c68ccce7184b752 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Page 4 (on left) and page 1 (on right) of autograph letter signed Hugh Gillan, giving news of his career and future plans, dated 5 March 1796, Ship Dart, St. Helena https://scottishresearchcollections.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/d82ec97860bc5d4e7bc53dca0f25be35.jpg 717e191bf1cecf933e4e40c38f243325 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Page 2 (on left) and page 3 (on right) of autograph letter signed Hugh Gillan, giving news of his career and future plans, dated 5 March 1796, Ship Dart, St. Helena Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dinwiddie fonds Description An account of the resource Dr. James Dinwiddie (1746-1815) was a Scottish scientist, astronomer, itinerant lecturer, and natural philosopher during the latter half of the Scottish Enlightenment. Born at Kirkland, parish of Tinwald, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, he attended the Dumfries Academy before entering the University of Edinburgh, where he received an M.A. in 1778. After graduating, Dinwiddie first taught mathematics in Dumfries but soon after began his career as an itinerant lecturer, science popularizer, and experimental demonstrator travelling throughout Ireland, England, and Scotland. In 1792, Dinwiddie received an honorary Doctor of Law degree from the University of Edinburgh and was invited to be a member of a British delegation to Beijing under the leadership of Lord George Macartney (1737-1806). The 100-member delegation was Britain’s first diplomatic mission to China and included politicians, physicians, artists, scholars, a group of scientists led by Dinwiddie, botanical gardeners, Chinese Catholic priests (as interpreters), as well as secretaries, attachés, valets, and a military escort. The Macartney Embassy’s main objective was to open trade with China. To encourage the Chinese to buy British goods, the delegation sought to demonstrate the efficacy and prowess of British science and technology and brought with them a number of gifts, including clocks, telescopes, weapons, and a planetarium, which took 18 days for Dinwiddie to assemble. Dinwiddie was also tasked with performing scientific demonstrations, including with a diving bell and hot air balloon. After the embassy in China failed, Dinwiddie found employment with the East India Company in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), India in 1794. He performed public experimental shows, acted as an advisor on potential manufactures, worked as a private tutor, and lectured on natural and experimental philosophy at Fort William. He was a pioneer in galvanism, and his time in colonial India signalled the emergence of public science in the region. Dinwiddie left India in 1806 and returned to England. He was elected to the Royal Institution in 1810 and was a member of the Committee of Mathematics, Mechanics, and Mechanical Inventions. He died in North London in 1815. The Dinwiddie fonds at the University of Guelph contains 110 pieces of correspondence of Dr. James Dinwiddie from 1778 until his death in 1815. The letters illustrate the more practical aspects of Dr. Dinwiddie’s professional and personal life, his travels, and business affairs. The payment of lectures, inquires about books, the lending of money, and discussion of experiments highlights the commonplace elements in his life. The Dinwiddie letters were acquired through a donation by Philip Melanson of Sackville, Nova Scotia in May 1989 and by his wife, Yvonne Melanson, in May 1997. <a href="https://memoryns.ca/james-dinwiddie-fonds">Dalhousie University Archives</a> has a much more extensive collection of Dinwiddie papers, including correspondence, journals, lecture notes, scientific journals, notebooks, early experiments, manuscripts, printed material, and also the Journal of W.J. Proudfoot, Dinwiddie's grandson. The digitization of the Dinwiddie fonds made possible with the support of Professor Kevin James and the Scottish Studies Department. Digitization: Josh Lehman Project Leads: Graham Burt, Ashley Shifflett McBrayne Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://ocul-gue.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01OCUL_GUE/1gg5hgs/alma9923616303505154">XS1 MS A164</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1815 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Autograph letter signed Hugh Gillan, giving news of his career and future plans, dated 5 March 1796, Ship Dart, St. Helena Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 5, 1796 Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Gift of Philip and Yvonne Melanson Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Archival & Special Collections, University of Guelph Library, Guelph, Ontario, Canada. 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Title A name given to the resource First page and address of autograph letter signed J. Frushard, to Reverend D. Brown, requesting that he pass on a mathematical problem to Dr. Dinwiddie, dated 17 September 1795. https://scottishresearchcollections.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/e2ace524314b4d130ebd65d3f8363104.jpg 9332b85a9886512f91e7aef0d9174bf2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Reverse of previous page, showing page 2 (final page) of autograph letter signed J. Frushard, to Reverend D. Brown, requesting that he pass on a mathematical problem to Dr. Dinwiddie, dated 17 September 1795. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dinwiddie fonds Description An account of the resource Dr. James Dinwiddie (1746-1815) was a Scottish scientist, astronomer, itinerant lecturer, and natural philosopher during the latter half of the Scottish Enlightenment. Born at Kirkland, parish of Tinwald, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, he attended the Dumfries Academy before entering the University of Edinburgh, where he received an M.A. in 1778. After graduating, Dinwiddie first taught mathematics in Dumfries but soon after began his career as an itinerant lecturer, science popularizer, and experimental demonstrator travelling throughout Ireland, England, and Scotland. In 1792, Dinwiddie received an honorary Doctor of Law degree from the University of Edinburgh and was invited to be a member of a British delegation to Beijing under the leadership of Lord George Macartney (1737-1806). The 100-member delegation was Britain’s first diplomatic mission to China and included politicians, physicians, artists, scholars, a group of scientists led by Dinwiddie, botanical gardeners, Chinese Catholic priests (as interpreters), as well as secretaries, attachés, valets, and a military escort. The Macartney Embassy’s main objective was to open trade with China. To encourage the Chinese to buy British goods, the delegation sought to demonstrate the efficacy and prowess of British science and technology and brought with them a number of gifts, including clocks, telescopes, weapons, and a planetarium, which took 18 days for Dinwiddie to assemble. Dinwiddie was also tasked with performing scientific demonstrations, including with a diving bell and hot air balloon. After the embassy in China failed, Dinwiddie found employment with the East India Company in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), India in 1794. He performed public experimental shows, acted as an advisor on potential manufactures, worked as a private tutor, and lectured on natural and experimental philosophy at Fort William. He was a pioneer in galvanism, and his time in colonial India signalled the emergence of public science in the region. Dinwiddie left India in 1806 and returned to England. He was elected to the Royal Institution in 1810 and was a member of the Committee of Mathematics, Mechanics, and Mechanical Inventions. He died in North London in 1815. The Dinwiddie fonds at the University of Guelph contains 110 pieces of correspondence of Dr. James Dinwiddie from 1778 until his death in 1815. The letters illustrate the more practical aspects of Dr. Dinwiddie’s professional and personal life, his travels, and business affairs. The payment of lectures, inquires about books, the lending of money, and discussion of experiments highlights the commonplace elements in his life. The Dinwiddie letters were acquired through a donation by Philip Melanson of Sackville, Nova Scotia in May 1989 and by his wife, Yvonne Melanson, in May 1997. <a href="https://memoryns.ca/james-dinwiddie-fonds">Dalhousie University Archives</a> has a much more extensive collection of Dinwiddie papers, including correspondence, journals, lecture notes, scientific journals, notebooks, early experiments, manuscripts, printed material, and also the Journal of W.J. Proudfoot, Dinwiddie's grandson. The digitization of the Dinwiddie fonds made possible with the support of Professor Kevin James and the Scottish Studies Department. Digitization: Josh Lehman Project Leads: Graham Burt, Ashley Shifflett McBrayne Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://ocul-gue.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01OCUL_GUE/1gg5hgs/alma9923616303505154">XS1 MS A164</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1815 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Autograph letter signed J. Frushard, to Reverend D. Brown, requesting that he pass on a mathematical problem to Dr. Dinwiddie, dated 17 September 1795. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource September 17, 1795. Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Gift of Philip and Yvonne Melanson Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Archival & Special Collections, University of Guelph Library, Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://archives-catalogue.lib.uoguelph.ca/f651">XS1 MS A164 File 1.11</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPEGs derived from master file, which was scanned from the original book in 24-bit color at 600 dpi in TIFF format using an Epson Expression 10000XL scanner. Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In the public domain; For high quality reproductions, contact Archival & Special Collections, University of Guelph. libaspc@uoguelph.ca, 519-824-4120, Ext. 53413 https://scottishresearchcollections.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/f053e4d915feed953f55089ebe751e42.jpg cea34cc2e5b77788553035e7f2e6d7f1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Blank page and first page of autograph letter signed Ja. Froth[?] dated 15 February, 1796, Purang. https://scottishresearchcollections.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/c03b4993d95242b71253e866c8f6b0ff.jpg 2f2ed09bf3dacd32c5d888b02946636f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Reverse of autograph letter signed Ja. Froth[?] dated 15 February, 1796, Purang (blank pages) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dinwiddie fonds Description An account of the resource Dr. James Dinwiddie (1746-1815) was a Scottish scientist, astronomer, itinerant lecturer, and natural philosopher during the latter half of the Scottish Enlightenment. Born at Kirkland, parish of Tinwald, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, he attended the Dumfries Academy before entering the University of Edinburgh, where he received an M.A. in 1778. After graduating, Dinwiddie first taught mathematics in Dumfries but soon after began his career as an itinerant lecturer, science popularizer, and experimental demonstrator travelling throughout Ireland, England, and Scotland. In 1792, Dinwiddie received an honorary Doctor of Law degree from the University of Edinburgh and was invited to be a member of a British delegation to Beijing under the leadership of Lord George Macartney (1737-1806). The 100-member delegation was Britain’s first diplomatic mission to China and included politicians, physicians, artists, scholars, a group of scientists led by Dinwiddie, botanical gardeners, Chinese Catholic priests (as interpreters), as well as secretaries, attachés, valets, and a military escort. The Macartney Embassy’s main objective was to open trade with China. To encourage the Chinese to buy British goods, the delegation sought to demonstrate the efficacy and prowess of British science and technology and brought with them a number of gifts, including clocks, telescopes, weapons, and a planetarium, which took 18 days for Dinwiddie to assemble. Dinwiddie was also tasked with performing scientific demonstrations, including with a diving bell and hot air balloon. After the embassy in China failed, Dinwiddie found employment with the East India Company in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), India in 1794. He performed public experimental shows, acted as an advisor on potential manufactures, worked as a private tutor, and lectured on natural and experimental philosophy at Fort William. He was a pioneer in galvanism, and his time in colonial India signalled the emergence of public science in the region. Dinwiddie left India in 1806 and returned to England. He was elected to the Royal Institution in 1810 and was a member of the Committee of Mathematics, Mechanics, and Mechanical Inventions. He died in North London in 1815. The Dinwiddie fonds at the University of Guelph contains 110 pieces of correspondence of Dr. James Dinwiddie from 1778 until his death in 1815. The letters illustrate the more practical aspects of Dr. Dinwiddie’s professional and personal life, his travels, and business affairs. The payment of lectures, inquires about books, the lending of money, and discussion of experiments highlights the commonplace elements in his life. The Dinwiddie letters were acquired through a donation by Philip Melanson of Sackville, Nova Scotia in May 1989 and by his wife, Yvonne Melanson, in May 1997. <a href="https://memoryns.ca/james-dinwiddie-fonds">Dalhousie University Archives</a> has a much more extensive collection of Dinwiddie papers, including correspondence, journals, lecture notes, scientific journals, notebooks, early experiments, manuscripts, printed material, and also the Journal of W.J. Proudfoot, Dinwiddie's grandson. The digitization of the Dinwiddie fonds made possible with the support of Professor Kevin James and the Scottish Studies Department. Digitization: Josh Lehman Project Leads: Graham Burt, Ashley Shifflett McBrayne Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://ocul-gue.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01OCUL_GUE/1gg5hgs/alma9923616303505154">XS1 MS A164</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1815 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Autograph letter signed Ja. Froth[?] dated 15 February, 1796, Purang. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 15, 1796 Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Gift of Philip and Yvonne Melanson Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Archival & Special Collections, University of Guelph Library, Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://archives-catalogue.lib.uoguelph.ca/f651">XS1 MS A164 File 1.11</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPEGs derived from master file, which was scanned from the original book in 24-bit color at 600 dpi in TIFF format using an Epson Expression 10000XL scanner. Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In the public domain; For high quality reproductions, contact Archival & Special Collections, University of Guelph. libaspc@uoguelph.ca, 519-824-4120, Ext. 53413 https://scottishresearchcollections.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/353b62a1b4ec6c3a51690e35bdf79a2c.jpg 63e0b6d8281a6b1911409cc1a032c002 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Address and first page of letter from Fontana, dated February 14, 1796 https://scottishresearchcollections.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/a4386ff47ba11f85eb4f0543f2cc962f.jpg c2c8663548f6d485194d454a16642dc8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Reverse of letter from Fontana (blank pages) with remnants of red wax seal. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dinwiddie fonds Description An account of the resource Dr. James Dinwiddie (1746-1815) was a Scottish scientist, astronomer, itinerant lecturer, and natural philosopher during the latter half of the Scottish Enlightenment. Born at Kirkland, parish of Tinwald, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, he attended the Dumfries Academy before entering the University of Edinburgh, where he received an M.A. in 1778. After graduating, Dinwiddie first taught mathematics in Dumfries but soon after began his career as an itinerant lecturer, science popularizer, and experimental demonstrator travelling throughout Ireland, England, and Scotland. In 1792, Dinwiddie received an honorary Doctor of Law degree from the University of Edinburgh and was invited to be a member of a British delegation to Beijing under the leadership of Lord George Macartney (1737-1806). The 100-member delegation was Britain’s first diplomatic mission to China and included politicians, physicians, artists, scholars, a group of scientists led by Dinwiddie, botanical gardeners, Chinese Catholic priests (as interpreters), as well as secretaries, attachés, valets, and a military escort. The Macartney Embassy’s main objective was to open trade with China. To encourage the Chinese to buy British goods, the delegation sought to demonstrate the efficacy and prowess of British science and technology and brought with them a number of gifts, including clocks, telescopes, weapons, and a planetarium, which took 18 days for Dinwiddie to assemble. Dinwiddie was also tasked with performing scientific demonstrations, including with a diving bell and hot air balloon. After the embassy in China failed, Dinwiddie found employment with the East India Company in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), India in 1794. He performed public experimental shows, acted as an advisor on potential manufactures, worked as a private tutor, and lectured on natural and experimental philosophy at Fort William. He was a pioneer in galvanism, and his time in colonial India signalled the emergence of public science in the region. Dinwiddie left India in 1806 and returned to England. He was elected to the Royal Institution in 1810 and was a member of the Committee of Mathematics, Mechanics, and Mechanical Inventions. He died in North London in 1815. The Dinwiddie fonds at the University of Guelph contains 110 pieces of correspondence of Dr. James Dinwiddie from 1778 until his death in 1815. The letters illustrate the more practical aspects of Dr. Dinwiddie’s professional and personal life, his travels, and business affairs. The payment of lectures, inquires about books, the lending of money, and discussion of experiments highlights the commonplace elements in his life. The Dinwiddie letters were acquired through a donation by Philip Melanson of Sackville, Nova Scotia in May 1989 and by his wife, Yvonne Melanson, in May 1997. <a href="https://memoryns.ca/james-dinwiddie-fonds">Dalhousie University Archives</a> has a much more extensive collection of Dinwiddie papers, including correspondence, journals, lecture notes, scientific journals, notebooks, early experiments, manuscripts, printed material, and also the Journal of W.J. Proudfoot, Dinwiddie's grandson. The digitization of the Dinwiddie fonds made possible with the support of Professor Kevin James and the Scottish Studies Department. Digitization: Josh Lehman Project Leads: Graham Burt, Ashley Shifflett McBrayne Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://ocul-gue.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01OCUL_GUE/1gg5hgs/alma9923616303505154">XS1 MS A164</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1815 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Autograph letter signed Mr. [?] Fontana, making a request/offering thanks, dated 14 February, 1796. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 14, 1796. Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Gift of Philip and Yvonne Melanson Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Archival & Special Collections, University of Guelph Library, Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://archives-catalogue.lib.uoguelph.ca/f651">XS1 MS A164 File 1.11</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPEGs derived from master file, which was scanned from the original book in 24-bit color at 600 dpi in TIFF format using an Epson Expression 10000XL scanner. Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In the public domain; For high quality reproductions, contact Archival & Special Collections, University of Guelph. libaspc@uoguelph.ca, 519-824-4120, Ext. 53413 https://scottishresearchcollections.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/3ec20fb17bf5bf8c5bfdaff08eee7a11.jpg 38783ff41ec4dd33c949b000528b43fd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Address with remnants of a red wax seal (on left) and page 1 of letter (on right) https://scottishresearchcollections.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/253135b506ab39a08c70afa8729b158f.jpg 38bc1a8a8bbeb99d40aca957daf01d79 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Reverse of previous page. Blank page with remnant of wax seal in upper right corner. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dinwiddie fonds Description An account of the resource Dr. James Dinwiddie (1746-1815) was a Scottish scientist, astronomer, itinerant lecturer, and natural philosopher during the latter half of the Scottish Enlightenment. Born at Kirkland, parish of Tinwald, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, he attended the Dumfries Academy before entering the University of Edinburgh, where he received an M.A. in 1778. After graduating, Dinwiddie first taught mathematics in Dumfries but soon after began his career as an itinerant lecturer, science popularizer, and experimental demonstrator travelling throughout Ireland, England, and Scotland. In 1792, Dinwiddie received an honorary Doctor of Law degree from the University of Edinburgh and was invited to be a member of a British delegation to Beijing under the leadership of Lord George Macartney (1737-1806). The 100-member delegation was Britain’s first diplomatic mission to China and included politicians, physicians, artists, scholars, a group of scientists led by Dinwiddie, botanical gardeners, Chinese Catholic priests (as interpreters), as well as secretaries, attachés, valets, and a military escort. The Macartney Embassy’s main objective was to open trade with China. To encourage the Chinese to buy British goods, the delegation sought to demonstrate the efficacy and prowess of British science and technology and brought with them a number of gifts, including clocks, telescopes, weapons, and a planetarium, which took 18 days for Dinwiddie to assemble. Dinwiddie was also tasked with performing scientific demonstrations, including with a diving bell and hot air balloon. After the embassy in China failed, Dinwiddie found employment with the East India Company in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), India in 1794. He performed public experimental shows, acted as an advisor on potential manufactures, worked as a private tutor, and lectured on natural and experimental philosophy at Fort William. He was a pioneer in galvanism, and his time in colonial India signalled the emergence of public science in the region. Dinwiddie left India in 1806 and returned to England. He was elected to the Royal Institution in 1810 and was a member of the Committee of Mathematics, Mechanics, and Mechanical Inventions. He died in North London in 1815. The Dinwiddie fonds at the University of Guelph contains 110 pieces of correspondence of Dr. James Dinwiddie from 1778 until his death in 1815. The letters illustrate the more practical aspects of Dr. Dinwiddie’s professional and personal life, his travels, and business affairs. The payment of lectures, inquires about books, the lending of money, and discussion of experiments highlights the commonplace elements in his life. The Dinwiddie letters were acquired through a donation by Philip Melanson of Sackville, Nova Scotia in May 1989 and by his wife, Yvonne Melanson, in May 1997. <a href="https://memoryns.ca/james-dinwiddie-fonds">Dalhousie University Archives</a> has a much more extensive collection of Dinwiddie papers, including correspondence, journals, lecture notes, scientific journals, notebooks, early experiments, manuscripts, printed material, and also the Journal of W.J. Proudfoot, Dinwiddie's grandson. The digitization of the Dinwiddie fonds made possible with the support of Professor Kevin James and the Scottish Studies Department. Digitization: Josh Lehman Project Leads: Graham Burt, Ashley Shifflett McBrayne Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://ocul-gue.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01OCUL_GUE/1gg5hgs/alma9923616303505154">XS1 MS A164</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1815 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Autograph letter signed from F. Fitzroy, requesting a visit, dated 3 December 1814. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December 3, 1814 Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Gift of Philip and Yvonne Melanson Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Archival & Special Collections, University of Guelph Library, Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://archives-catalogue.lib.uoguelph.ca/f651">XS1 MS A164 File 1.11</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPEGs derived from master file, which was scanned from the original book in 24-bit color at 600 dpi in TIFF format using an Epson Expression 10000XL scanner. Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In the public domain; For high quality reproductions, contact Archival & Special Collections, University of Guelph. libaspc@uoguelph.ca, 519-824-4120, Ext. 53413 https://scottishresearchcollections.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/2af8df15e24ea6328ee9d9033fc1930d.jpg 077ad4f347eaeb3251dccfe260c8cbad Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Address and first page of letter from Eliza. Fay, dated 10 October 1808, Blackheath. https://scottishresearchcollections.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/1e318d0194ccd78ead043895fa74bc36.jpg 3417015057119bb715ce3ffcec044123 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Second and third page of letter from Eliza. Fay, dated 10 October 1808, Blackheath. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dinwiddie fonds Description An account of the resource Dr. James Dinwiddie (1746-1815) was a Scottish scientist, astronomer, itinerant lecturer, and natural philosopher during the latter half of the Scottish Enlightenment. Born at Kirkland, parish of Tinwald, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, he attended the Dumfries Academy before entering the University of Edinburgh, where he received an M.A. in 1778. After graduating, Dinwiddie first taught mathematics in Dumfries but soon after began his career as an itinerant lecturer, science popularizer, and experimental demonstrator travelling throughout Ireland, England, and Scotland. In 1792, Dinwiddie received an honorary Doctor of Law degree from the University of Edinburgh and was invited to be a member of a British delegation to Beijing under the leadership of Lord George Macartney (1737-1806). The 100-member delegation was Britain’s first diplomatic mission to China and included politicians, physicians, artists, scholars, a group of scientists led by Dinwiddie, botanical gardeners, Chinese Catholic priests (as interpreters), as well as secretaries, attachés, valets, and a military escort. The Macartney Embassy’s main objective was to open trade with China. To encourage the Chinese to buy British goods, the delegation sought to demonstrate the efficacy and prowess of British science and technology and brought with them a number of gifts, including clocks, telescopes, weapons, and a planetarium, which took 18 days for Dinwiddie to assemble. Dinwiddie was also tasked with performing scientific demonstrations, including with a diving bell and hot air balloon. After the embassy in China failed, Dinwiddie found employment with the East India Company in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), India in 1794. He performed public experimental shows, acted as an advisor on potential manufactures, worked as a private tutor, and lectured on natural and experimental philosophy at Fort William. He was a pioneer in galvanism, and his time in colonial India signalled the emergence of public science in the region. Dinwiddie left India in 1806 and returned to England. He was elected to the Royal Institution in 1810 and was a member of the Committee of Mathematics, Mechanics, and Mechanical Inventions. He died in North London in 1815. The Dinwiddie fonds at the University of Guelph contains 110 pieces of correspondence of Dr. James Dinwiddie from 1778 until his death in 1815. The letters illustrate the more practical aspects of Dr. Dinwiddie’s professional and personal life, his travels, and business affairs. The payment of lectures, inquires about books, the lending of money, and discussion of experiments highlights the commonplace elements in his life. The Dinwiddie letters were acquired through a donation by Philip Melanson of Sackville, Nova Scotia in May 1989 and by his wife, Yvonne Melanson, in May 1997. <a href="https://memoryns.ca/james-dinwiddie-fonds">Dalhousie University Archives</a> has a much more extensive collection of Dinwiddie papers, including correspondence, journals, lecture notes, scientific journals, notebooks, early experiments, manuscripts, printed material, and also the Journal of W.J. Proudfoot, Dinwiddie's grandson. The digitization of the Dinwiddie fonds made possible with the support of Professor Kevin James and the Scottish Studies Department. Digitization: Josh Lehman Project Leads: Graham Burt, Ashley Shifflett McBrayne Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://ocul-gue.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01OCUL_GUE/1gg5hgs/alma9923616303505154">XS1 MS A164</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1815 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Autograph letter signed Eliza. (Elizabeth) Fay, dated 10 October 1808, Blackheath Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource October 10, 1808 Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Gift of Philip and Yvonne Melanson Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Archival & Special Collections, University of Guelph Library, Guelph, Ontario, Canada. 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Title A name given to the resource Address side and first page of letter from Hugh Ferguson, dated 15 and 19 October 1810 https://scottishresearchcollections.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/c55756ea38ede4c5d059ea80410842c3.jpg 9ff7c7f981971bb2f27ee1e99a51567a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Second and third page of letter from Hugh Ferguson, dated 15 and 19 October 1810 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dinwiddie fonds Description An account of the resource Dr. James Dinwiddie (1746-1815) was a Scottish scientist, astronomer, itinerant lecturer, and natural philosopher during the latter half of the Scottish Enlightenment. Born at Kirkland, parish of Tinwald, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, he attended the Dumfries Academy before entering the University of Edinburgh, where he received an M.A. in 1778. After graduating, Dinwiddie first taught mathematics in Dumfries but soon after began his career as an itinerant lecturer, science popularizer, and experimental demonstrator travelling throughout Ireland, England, and Scotland. In 1792, Dinwiddie received an honorary Doctor of Law degree from the University of Edinburgh and was invited to be a member of a British delegation to Beijing under the leadership of Lord George Macartney (1737-1806). The 100-member delegation was Britain’s first diplomatic mission to China and included politicians, physicians, artists, scholars, a group of scientists led by Dinwiddie, botanical gardeners, Chinese Catholic priests (as interpreters), as well as secretaries, attachés, valets, and a military escort. The Macartney Embassy’s main objective was to open trade with China. To encourage the Chinese to buy British goods, the delegation sought to demonstrate the efficacy and prowess of British science and technology and brought with them a number of gifts, including clocks, telescopes, weapons, and a planetarium, which took 18 days for Dinwiddie to assemble. Dinwiddie was also tasked with performing scientific demonstrations, including with a diving bell and hot air balloon. After the embassy in China failed, Dinwiddie found employment with the East India Company in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), India in 1794. He performed public experimental shows, acted as an advisor on potential manufactures, worked as a private tutor, and lectured on natural and experimental philosophy at Fort William. He was a pioneer in galvanism, and his time in colonial India signalled the emergence of public science in the region. Dinwiddie left India in 1806 and returned to England. He was elected to the Royal Institution in 1810 and was a member of the Committee of Mathematics, Mechanics, and Mechanical Inventions. He died in North London in 1815. The Dinwiddie fonds at the University of Guelph contains 110 pieces of correspondence of Dr. James Dinwiddie from 1778 until his death in 1815. The letters illustrate the more practical aspects of Dr. Dinwiddie’s professional and personal life, his travels, and business affairs. The payment of lectures, inquires about books, the lending of money, and discussion of experiments highlights the commonplace elements in his life. The Dinwiddie letters were acquired through a donation by Philip Melanson of Sackville, Nova Scotia in May 1989 and by his wife, Yvonne Melanson, in May 1997. <a href="https://memoryns.ca/james-dinwiddie-fonds">Dalhousie University Archives</a> has a much more extensive collection of Dinwiddie papers, including correspondence, journals, lecture notes, scientific journals, notebooks, early experiments, manuscripts, printed material, and also the Journal of W.J. Proudfoot, Dinwiddie's grandson. The digitization of the Dinwiddie fonds made possible with the support of Professor Kevin James and the Scottish Studies Department. Digitization: Josh Lehman Project Leads: Graham Burt, Ashley Shifflett McBrayne Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://ocul-gue.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01OCUL_GUE/1gg5hgs/alma9923616303505154">XS1 MS A164</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1815 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Autograph letter signed Hugh Ferguson, concerning Dr. Dinwiddie's and his own health and other news, dated 19 October 1810, Dublin. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource October 19, 1810 Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. S0069b20 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Archival & Special Collections, University of Guelph Library, Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://archives-catalogue.lib.uoguelph.ca/f651">XS1 MS A164 File 1.11</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPEGs derived from master file, which was scanned from the original book in 24-bit color at 600 dpi in TIFF format using an Epson Expression 10000XL scanner. Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In the public domain; For high quality reproductions, contact Archival & Special Collections, University of Guelph. libaspc@uoguelph.ca, 519-824-4120, Ext. 53413