| RefNo | CLP/24/58 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Note, 'On Mr. W. Brooks' enquiry of Mr. W. R. Clavel' by Henry Oldenburg |
| Date | 17th century |
| Description | Notes that in his letter to Mr. Clavel, Mr. Brooks asked what the charge would be to procure the following instruments: A thermometer, 'for ye heat and cold of air', and a wheel barometer, 'for finding ye pressure of ye air, to predict weather'.
Subject: Scientific instruments |
| Extent | 1p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8001 | Oldenburg; Henry (c 1619 - 1677); scientific correspondent | c 1619 - 1677 |