Oldenburg, Henry, 1618 - 1677 (scientist)
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Letter book, 1676 - 1712
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 1/43
Scope and Contents
An untitled volume of copies of Flamsteed's correspondence, February 1676 - February 1679 and March 1712, with some undated letters and Flamsteed's notes, 81 folios. Some of the copy letters are in Flamsteed's hand, but most are by amanuenses. The correspondents include (through Henry Oldenburg) J.D. Cassini, 1676-1679; Johann Hevelius, 1676-1678; Ismael Bullialdus [Boulliau], 1676; Edmond Halley; Charles Boucher (including a description to Halley of his voyage to Jamaica); Richard...
Dates:
1676 - 1712
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