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Newton, Sir Isaac, 1642-1727 (Knight, natural philosopher and mathematician)

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Dates

  • Existence: 1642 - 1727

Biography

Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727) was born at Woolsthorpe, Lincolnshire, on 25 December 1642. He attended Grantham Grammar School, 1654-1656, before matriculating at Trinity College, Cambridge, in 1661 (B.A., 1665), where he became a Fellow in 1667. In 1669 he was appointed Lucasian Professor at the university. Newton was made a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1672, and served as its President, 1703-1727. He was M.P. for Cambridge University, 1689 and 1701-1702. Newton's work on optics was published in 1704, and his research on the laws of motion appeared in his Principia, published in 1687. His other work included theological writings and the use of astronomy to try to amend ancient chronology. He was knighted in 1705, and died at Kensington, London, on 20 March 1727.

Found in 431 Collections and/or Records:

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Newton's observations on the Synopsis given in the Leipzig Acts of Jones's "Analysis per quantiatum Series" (London, 1711), c 1711-c 1720

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.3968.32: 460-464
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The Portsmouth Collection is the principal collection of Isaac Newton's scientific and mathematical papers, including early drafts of the Principia, and his correspondence with Oldenburg, Halley Flamsteed and many of the other most prominent scientists of his day.

Dates: c 1711-c 1720
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Due to the fragile nature of the material access to the collection is restricted. It is available to view in the Cambridge University Digital Library at https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/newton/1 with the exception of MS.Add.4007, which is open for consultation by holders of a Reader's Ticket valid for the Manuscripts Reading Room.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / The Portsmouth Collection / Papers Relating to the dispute Respecting the Invention of Fluxions
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Newton's preliminary work following Bernoulli's critique of Principia Book II Proposition X, September 1712

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.3965.10: 103
Scope and Contents

Continued from Add. 3965.10: 109.

Dates: September 1712
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Due to the fragile nature of the material access to the collection is restricted. It is available to view in the Cambridge University Digital Library at https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/newton/1 with the exception of MS.Add.4007, which is open for consultation by holders of a Reader's Ticket valid for the Manuscripts Reading Room.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / The Portsmouth Collection / Papers Connected with the Principia (mostly holograph) / On the Resistance of fluids; account of Hauksbee's experiments, with Newton's deductions; chiefly rough notes
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Newton's preliminary work following Bernoulli's critique of Principia Book II Proposition X, together with notes on coinage, history and other subjects, September 1712 (Date refers to the section on Principia - other parts may have different dates.)

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.3965.10: 109
Scope and Contents

Continued on f.103r.

Dates: September 1712 (Date refers to the section on Principia - other parts may have different dates.)
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Due to the fragile nature of the material access to the collection is restricted. It is available to view in the Cambridge University Digital Library at https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/newton/1 with the exception of MS.Add.4007, which is open for consultation by holders of a Reader's Ticket valid for the Manuscripts Reading Room.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / The Portsmouth Collection / Papers Connected with the Principia (mostly holograph) / On the Resistance of fluids; account of Hauksbee's experiments, with Newton's deductions; chiefly rough notes
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Newton's Remarks on 'A Scheme of Mathematical Learning Proposed for Mr Stone's Foundation at Christ's Hospital', c 1665-c 1727

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.4005.20: 91-92
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Papers either in Newton's hand or concerning his life and work. Subjects covered include the Royal Society, education, cosmography, mechanics, mathematics, astronomy and shipbuilding.

Dates: c 1665-c 1727
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Due to the fragile nature of the material access to the collection is restricted. It is available to view in the Cambridge University Digital Library at https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/newton/1 with the exception of MS.Add.4007, which is open for consultation by holders of a Reader's Ticket valid for the Manuscripts Reading Room.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / The Portsmouth Collection / Miscellaneous Papers
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Newton's reworking of Principia, Book II, Proposition X, following Bernoulli's critique, Autumn 1712

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.3965.12: 190-191
Scope and Contents

There is some evidence to suggest that this is the version of the solution that Newton originally intended to transmit to Bernoulli (see M.P. ff.339-340.) It is amended in Newton's hand in the usual manner.

Dates: Autumn 1712
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Due to the fragile nature of the material access to the collection is restricted. It is available to view in the Cambridge University Digital Library at https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/newton/1 with the exception of MS.Add.4007, which is open for consultation by holders of a Reader's Ticket valid for the Manuscripts Reading Room.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / The Portsmouth Collection / Papers Connected with the Principia (mostly holograph) / Additions and Corrections to 1st Edition of the Principia
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Newton's reworking of Principia, Book II, Proposition X, following Bernoulli's critique, Winter 1712

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.3965.12: 192-193
Scope and Contents

Very close to the final, definitive version that Newton sent to his editor, Roger Cotes, on 6 January 1712/13 (now Trinity College. R.16.38:262-265).

Dates: Winter 1712
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Due to the fragile nature of the material access to the collection is restricted. It is available to view in the Cambridge University Digital Library at https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/newton/1 with the exception of MS.Add.4007, which is open for consultation by holders of a Reader's Ticket valid for the Manuscripts Reading Room.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / The Portsmouth Collection / Papers Connected with the Principia (mostly holograph) / Additions and Corrections to 1st Edition of the Principia
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Newton's reworking of Principia, Book II, Proposition X, following Bernoulli's critique, Oct -Nov 1712

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.3965.12: 194-195
Scope and Contents

Rough outline of the material in ff.190-191.

Dates: Oct -Nov 1712
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Due to the fragile nature of the material access to the collection is restricted. It is available to view in the Cambridge University Digital Library at https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/newton/1 with the exception of MS.Add.4007, which is open for consultation by holders of a Reader's Ticket valid for the Manuscripts Reading Room.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / The Portsmouth Collection / Papers Connected with the Principia (mostly holograph) / Additions and Corrections to 1st Edition of the Principia
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Newton's reworking of Principia, Book II, Proposition X, following Bernoulli's critique, September 1712

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.3965.12: 196-197
Scope and Contents

Was probably composed in the following order: f.196r, f.197v, f.197r, f.196v

Dates: September 1712
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Due to the fragile nature of the material access to the collection is restricted. It is available to view in the Cambridge University Digital Library at https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/newton/1 with the exception of MS.Add.4007, which is open for consultation by holders of a Reader's Ticket valid for the Manuscripts Reading Room.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / The Portsmouth Collection / Papers Connected with the Principia (mostly holograph) / Additions and Corrections to 1st Edition of the Principia
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Newton's reworking of Principia, Book II, Proposition X, following Bernoulli's critique, Autumn 1712

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.3965.12: 198-199
Scope and Contents

Add 2968.18: 261r lightly remodelled (and now correct!)

Dates: Autumn 1712
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Due to the fragile nature of the material access to the collection is restricted. It is available to view in the Cambridge University Digital Library at https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/newton/1 with the exception of MS.Add.4007, which is open for consultation by holders of a Reader's Ticket valid for the Manuscripts Reading Room.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / The Portsmouth Collection / Papers Connected with the Principia (mostly holograph) / Additions and Corrections to 1st Edition of the Principia
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Newton's reworking of Principia, Book II, Proposition X, following Bernoulli's critique, September 1712 (Probably written after ff.196-197.)

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.3965.12: 200-201
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Fonds:

Early drafts of the Principia and related notes; additions, corrections and revisions to the Principia. This is the 'general' category: papers relating specifically to lunar theory or containing mathematical problems are classified separately.

Dates: September 1712 (Probably written after ff.196-197.)
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Due to the fragile nature of the material access to the collection is restricted. It is available to view in the Cambridge University Digital Library at https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/newton/1 with the exception of MS.Add.4007, which is open for consultation by holders of a Reader's Ticket valid for the Manuscripts Reading Room.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / The Portsmouth Collection / Papers Connected with the Principia (mostly holograph) / Additions and Corrections to 1st Edition of the Principia
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Newton's reworking of Principia, Book II, Proposition X, following Bernoulli's critique, c October 1712 (Probably written after ff.200-201.)

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.3965.12: 219-220
Scope and Contents

219v and 220v filled out from f.200v. This is the document in which Newton finally arrives at the correct solution.

Dates: c October 1712 (Probably written after ff.200-201.)
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Due to the fragile nature of the material access to the collection is restricted. It is available to view in the Cambridge University Digital Library at https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/newton/1 with the exception of MS.Add.4007, which is open for consultation by holders of a Reader's Ticket valid for the Manuscripts Reading Room.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / The Portsmouth Collection / Papers Connected with the Principia (mostly holograph) / Additions and Corrections to 1st Edition of the Principia
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Newton's statement of the case in dispute between Leibnitz and himself, c 1700-c 1720

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.3968.16: 255-256
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The Portsmouth Collection is the principal collection of Isaac Newton's scientific and mathematical papers, including early drafts of the Principia, and his correspondence with Oldenburg, Halley Flamsteed and many of the other most prominent scientists of his day.

Dates: c 1700-c 1720
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Due to the fragile nature of the material access to the collection is restricted. It is available to view in the Cambridge University Digital Library at https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/newton/1 with the exception of MS.Add.4007, which is open for consultation by holders of a Reader's Ticket valid for the Manuscripts Reading Room.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / The Portsmouth Collection / Papers Relating to the dispute Respecting the Invention of Fluxions
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Newton's Waste Book, 1612-c 1685 (Barnabas Smith began using the book in 1612; Isaac Newton began using in around 1664.)

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.4004
Scope and Contents

A commonplace book, written originally by the Rev. B. Smith, D.D. (Newton's step-father), used by Newton for geometrical and optical drafts, notes and calculations.

Dates: 1612-c 1685 (Barnabas Smith began using the book in 1612; Isaac Newton began using in around 1664.)
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Due to the fragile nature of the material access to the collection is restricted. It is available to view in the Cambridge University Digital Library at https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/newton/1 with the exception of MS.Add.4007, which is open for consultation by holders of a Reader's Ticket valid for the Manuscripts Reading Room.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / The Portsmouth Collection
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Notae ad Acta Eruditorum, c 1700-c 1712

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.3968.4: 14-19
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The Portsmouth Collection is the principal collection of Isaac Newton's scientific and mathematical papers, including early drafts of the Principia, and his correspondence with Oldenburg, Halley Flamsteed and many of the other most prominent scientists of his day.

Dates: c 1700-c 1712
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Due to the fragile nature of the material access to the collection is restricted. It is available to view in the Cambridge University Digital Library at https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/newton/1 with the exception of MS.Add.4007, which is open for consultation by holders of a Reader's Ticket valid for the Manuscripts Reading Room.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / The Portsmouth Collection / Papers Relating to the dispute Respecting the Invention of Fluxions
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Note from Robert Gayer in thanks for a gift of wine (recto); Newton's notes on the parallax of the sun (verso), 5 Apr. 1680 (Dated only '5 April': no year given; year estimated)

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9597/2/18/122
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Primarily Newton autographs and letters to Newton.

Dates: 5 Apr. 1680 (Dated only '5 April': no year given; year estimated)
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Due to the fragile nature of the material access to the collection is restricted. It is available to view in the Cambridge University Digital Library at https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/macclesfield/1
Found in: Cambridge University Library / The Macclesfield Collection / Papers of Sir Isaac Newton / The Letters and Papers of Newton
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Note on law of change of the Moon's variation according to the change of Sun's distance, c 1700

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.3966.5: 37-38
Scope and Contents

Also a note on the mutual action of Jupiter and Saturn. Two propisitions are numbered nearly as in the 2nd edition.

Dates: c 1700
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Due to the fragile nature of the material access to the collection is restricted. It is available to view in the Cambridge University Digital Library at https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/newton/1 with the exception of MS.Add.4007, which is open for consultation by holders of a Reader's Ticket valid for the Manuscripts Reading Room.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / The Portsmouth Collection / Papers Connected with the Principia on Lunar Theory
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Notes by Newton on the Back of a Note from Cornelius Crownfield, c 1710-c 1715

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.3984.16
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The Portsmouth Collection is the principal collection of Isaac Newton's scientific and mathematical papers, including early drafts of the Principia, and his correspondence with Oldenburg, Halley Flamsteed and many of the other most prominent scientists of his day.

Dates: c 1710-c 1715
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Due to the fragile nature of the material access to the collection is restricted. It is available to view in the Cambridge University Digital Library at https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/newton/1 with the exception of MS.Add.4007, which is open for consultation by holders of a Reader's Ticket valid for the Manuscripts Reading Room.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / The Portsmouth Collection / Rough Drafts of Some of Newton's Letters to Cotes
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Notes Concerning the Lunar and Solar Apogee

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9597/2/18/123
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Primarily Newton autographs and letters to Newton.

Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Due to the fragile nature of the material access to the collection is restricted. It is available to view in the Cambridge University Digital Library at https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/macclesfield/1
Found in: Cambridge University Library / The Macclesfield Collection / Papers of Sir Isaac Newton / The Letters and Papers of Newton
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Notes from Microbius Saturnalia, Book V, Chapter 21

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9597/2/18/109
Scope and Contents

Also some mathematical notes.

Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Due to the fragile nature of the material access to the collection is restricted. It is available to view in the Cambridge University Digital Library at https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/macclesfield/1
Found in: Cambridge University Library / The Macclesfield Collection / Papers of Sir Isaac Newton / The Letters and Papers of Newton
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Notes from Philosophical Transactions (1683-1775), Vol. 16, No. 181 (1686-1687), pp. 78-123, c 1687 (Date refers to the notes from Philosophical Transactions only.)

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.4005.15: 64-84
Scope and Contents

And other fragmentary notes.

Dates: c 1687 (Date refers to the notes from Philosophical Transactions only.)
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Due to the fragile nature of the material access to the collection is restricted. It is available to view in the Cambridge University Digital Library at https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/newton/1 with the exception of MS.Add.4007, which is open for consultation by holders of a Reader's Ticket valid for the Manuscripts Reading Room.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / The Portsmouth Collection / Miscellaneous Papers
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Notes of some mines in Derbyshire and Cardiganshire, c 1665-c 1672

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.3958.1: 25-29
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

The Portsmouth Collection is the principal collection of Isaac Newton's scientific and mathematical papers, including early drafts of the Principia, and his correspondence with Oldenburg, Halley Flamsteed and many of the other most prominent scientists of his day.

Dates: c 1665-c 1672
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Due to the fragile nature of the material access to the collection is restricted. It is available to view in the Cambridge University Digital Library at https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/newton/1 with the exception of MS.Add.4007, which is open for consultation by holders of a Reader's Ticket valid for the Manuscripts Reading Room.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / The Portsmouth Collection / Early Papers by Newton / Extracts by Newton from Various Texts
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Notes on biblical chronology (recto) and optics (verso)

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9597/2/18/110
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Primarily Newton autographs and letters to Newton.

Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Due to the fragile nature of the material access to the collection is restricted. It is available to view in the Cambridge University Digital Library at https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/macclesfield/1
Found in: Cambridge University Library / The Macclesfield Collection / Papers of Sir Isaac Newton / The Letters and Papers of Newton
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Notes on Binomial Expansion and Related Subjects, Autumn 1665

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.3958.3: 68-76
Scope and Contents

f.72 belongs before ff.70-71.

Dates: Autumn 1665
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Due to the fragile nature of the material access to the collection is restricted. It is available to view in the Cambridge University Digital Library at https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/newton/1 with the exception of MS.Add.4007, which is open for consultation by holders of a Reader's Ticket valid for the Manuscripts Reading Room.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / The Portsmouth Collection / Early Papers by Newton / Short Tracts by Newton
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Notes on fluid inertia and fusiform bodies, c 1710

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.3965.10: 128-129
Scope and Contents

Possibly used in Newton's revision of Book II of Principia undertaken around 1710.

Dates: c 1710
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Due to the fragile nature of the material access to the collection is restricted. It is available to view in the Cambridge University Digital Library at https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/newton/1 with the exception of MS.Add.4007, which is open for consultation by holders of a Reader's Ticket valid for the Manuscripts Reading Room.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / The Portsmouth Collection / Papers Connected with the Principia (mostly holograph) / On the Resistance of fluids; account of Hauksbee's experiments, with Newton's deductions; chiefly rough notes
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Notes on fluxions from Newton's waste-book, c 1666 (Contains notes on articles dated May 1665 to October 1666.)

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9597/2/18/112-113
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Primarily Newton autographs and letters to Newton.

Dates: c 1666 (Contains notes on articles dated May 1665 to October 1666.)
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Due to the fragile nature of the material access to the collection is restricted. It is available to view in the Cambridge University Digital Library at https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/macclesfield/1
Found in: Cambridge University Library / The Macclesfield Collection / Papers of Sir Isaac Newton / The Letters and Papers of Newton

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