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Rutherforth, Thomas, 1712-1771 (Archdeacon of Essex and moral philosopher)

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Biography

Thomas Rutherforth (1712-1771), Archdeacon of Essex, was a writer on scientific matters.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

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Anthony Askew: Notes on optics, hydrostatics and astronomy

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9316
Scope and Contents

Thomas Rutherforth, Ordo institutionum physicarum in privatis lectionibus, Cambridge, 1743, followed by 241 pages of notes on optics, mechanics, hydrostatics, and astronomy, in the hands of several writers, which probably include Anthony Askew. At the end are printed diagrams from Rutherforth's book.

Dates: 1743 (Circa)
Conditions Governing Access: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Thomas Rutherford: Orations

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.5373
Scope and Contents

'Orationes in Doctorum Theologiae', 70 folios. Nine orations on various subjects relating to the University of Cambridge, made at creations of Doctors of Divinity, 1758-1770.

Dates: 1775 (Circa)
Conditions Governing Access: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).

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