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Clerke, Gilbert, 1626-1697 (mathematician and theologian)

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Copies of letters from Gilbert Clerke to Isaac Newton, c 1880 (Original letters dated from 26 September 1687 to 21 November 1687.)

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.4007.20: 241-255
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 1880 (Original letters dated from 26 September 1687 to 21 November 1687.)
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.