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Robert Boyle: Letters from him

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8524

Scope and Contents

Robert Boyle to Captain Thornhill, 14 November 1678, concerning the repayment of a sum of money, 2 pages and address. The letter is signed by Boyle and his sister, Lady Ranelagh. Robert Boyle to Sir Isaac Newton, 19 August 1682, concerning various matters, including the appearance of a comet, 2 pages and address.

Dates

  • Creation: 1678-1682

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

1 item(s) (1 portfolio)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Received from the library of Sir Geoffrey Keynes, 1982.

Related Materials

Cambridge University Library holds a letter from Sir Isaac Newton to Robert Boyle, MS.Add.8537.

Bibliography

The letters are nos 865 and 866 in Sir Geoffrey Keynes, Bibliotheca bibliographici (London, 1964), p. 95.
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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