Correspondence with Abraham Sharp, 1702-02 - 1719-12
Scope and Contents
A guardbook of letters from the former Greenwich assistant Abraham Sharp (who initiated the correspondence) to Flamsteed, with some of the originally enclosed astronomical and mathematical notes, 162 folios. The letters are chiefly on the rectos, with the direction and note of receipt, contents and numbering by Flamsteed on the versos. The surviving series is substantially complete. Subjects discussed include mathematical and astronomical books, astronomical calculations, the aurora borealis, other observations, instruments, and the printing of Flamsteed's works.
Dates
- Creation: 1702-02 - 1719-12
Creator
- From the Series: Flamsteed, John, 1646 - 1719 (astronomer) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 volume(s) (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
A1/54
Existence and Location of Copies
RGO 36/4/1 is a microfilm of the contents of the volume.
Finding aid date
2005-10-19 16:12:35+00:00
Subject
Repository Details
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