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Scarburgh, Sir Charles, 1615-1694 (Knight, physician and natural philosopher)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1615 - 1694

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

 Item

Letter from William Oughtred [the younger?] to Sir Charles Scarburgh, January 1661

Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9597/13/5/216
Scope and Contents From the File:

This is an album consisting primarily of holograph letters to and from 17th and 18th century scientists, including Collins, Oughtred, Cavendish, Briggs, Fermat, Oldenburg, Halley, Boyle, Wallis and others. There are also some copy letters and other scientific papers.

Dates: January 1661
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Please enquire at the Manuscripts Reading Room desk if you would like to view items from the Macclesfield Collection.
 File

Mathematical Papers of Sir Charles Scarborough., c 1635-c 1694

Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9597/11/86
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The Macclesfield Collection principally comprises the archives of John Collins (1625-1683) and William Jones (1675-1749). As well as being mathematicians in their own right, both men corresponded with leading scientific figures of their day and so the collection includes autograph material by Isaac Newton, Edmond Halley, Henry Briggs, Roger Cotes, Henry Oldenburg and Robert Hooke.

Dates: c 1635-c 1694
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Please enquire at the Manuscripts Reading Room desk if you would like to view items from the Macclesfield Collection.