ALS to Rev. Charles Morgan

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Osborn Manuscript Files (OSB MSS FILE) > Numerical Sequence: 19474-19558 > FOLKES, MARTIN, 1690-1754 > ALS to Rev. Charles Morgan


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Description

Title
ALS to Rev. Charles Morgan
Published / Created
1724 Jun 23
Description
Lengthy letter describing his own thwarted attempt to observe the solar eclipse of 1724 and discussing the observations of other scientists, including William Whiston and Edmund Halley. Also sending "a piece of Archimedes" (not present). Accompanied by engraved portrait of Folkes. Acc.: 04.12.64
Provenance
Manuscripts acquired by gift or purchase from various sources. For further information, consult the curator.
Extent of Digitization
This object has been partially digitized.
Language
English

Item Location

Repository
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Call Number
OSB MSS FILE
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Container / Volume
box 196, File 19542

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Citation
[Author], [Title]. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.

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Object ID (OID)
11860839

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