Papers Connected with the Principia (mostly holograph), 1686-1725
Sub-Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.3965
Scope and Contents
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
- 1686-1725
Conditions Governing Access
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.
Language of Materials
English
Bibliography
See Isaac Cohen, Introduction to Newton's Principia (Cambridge, 1971,) pp.29-32 for general information on the collection. Some of the papers have been printed in "The mathematical papers of Isaac Newton." edited by D.T. Whiteside, 8 vols (Cambridge, 1967-1981.) At lower levels, this has been abbreviated to "M.P."
Creator
- From the Fonds: Newton, Sir Isaac, 1642-1727 (Knight, natural philosopher and mathematician) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository
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Cambridge CB3 9DR United Kingdom
Map Dept enquiries: maps@lib.cam.ac.uk
all other enquiries: mss@lib.cam.ac.uk