| Description | Signed letter
Concerning the difference in the growth of wood felled in different seasons, and also differences in wood grown in different countries; discussion on the durability of wood; an account of the annual growth rings of oak; discussion of wood for cooperage; causes for different ring widths; explains how wooden barrels can be watertight
Leeuwenhoek adds a postscript about prawns
Two figures attached (not by Leeuwenhoek)
Partial English translation see EL/L2/7
Transcribed and translated in 'Alle de brieven van Antoni van Leeuwenhoek', edited, illustrated and annotated by Committee of Dutch Scientists, vol 6, p 125
English extract printed in 'Philosophical Transactions', vol 18, no 213, p 224 |
| Place origin | Delft, South Holland, (United Provinces) Netherlands |