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Moivre, Abraham de, 1667-1754 (mathematician)

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Found in 16 Collections and/or Records:

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Copies of Correspondence Relating to Isaac Newton After His Death, c 1880 (Original letters c 1727.)

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.4007.57: 685-710
Scope and Contents

Includes family tree (f.699r)

Dates: c 1880 (Original letters c 1727.)
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unlike the rest of the collection, Add. 4007 has not been microfilmed, and is therefore available on request to those eligible to view manuscripts in the manuscripts reading room.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / The Portsmouth Collection / Copies of Newton-related letters and memoranda
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De Moivre's solution of a Question concerning the value of lives, c 1700-c 1750

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9597/8/5
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 1700-c 1750
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 / Finance
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Late addendum to Principia Book II, Proposition X, c 1715

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.3965.13: 374-375
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: 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 / Papers Connected with the Principia (mostly holograph) / Additions and Corrections to the 2nd Edition of the Principia
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Late addendum to Principia Book II, Proposition X, c 1715 (A subsequent draft of Add. 3965.13: 374)

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.3965.13: 376-377
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: c 1715 (A subsequent draft of Add. 3965.13: 374)
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 the 2nd Edition of the Principia
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Letter from Christopher Anderson to Robert Scott, 22 November 1673

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9597/13/5/5
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: 22 November 1673
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 / Letters / Letters and Papers A-W
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Letter from George Anderson to William Jones, 28 August 1736

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9597/13/5/6
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: 28 August 1736
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 / Letters / Letters and Papers A-W
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Letter from George Anderson to William Jones, 21 July 1737 (1737/8)

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9597/13/5/11
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: 21 July 1737 (1737/8)
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 / Letters / Letters and Papers A-W
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Newton's final attempt to recast Principia Book II, Proposition X taking account of Bernoulli's critique, but leaving the basic form intact, c October 1712 (Preliminary draft before Add 3965.12: 192-193.)

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.3965.10: 135-136
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: c October 1712 (Preliminary draft before Add 3965.12: 192-193.)
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 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, 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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Of Hyperbolic Asymptotes, c 1710-c 1749

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9597/11/69
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 1710-c 1749
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 / Geometry

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