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RefNoAP/10/27
LevelItem
TitleUnpublished letter, regarding geometry of pyramids from John Walsh to Davies Gilbert
Date7 December 1831
DescriptionWalsh describes his research and theories relating to the geometry of pyramids, including the cubation of the pyramid.

A note by Gilbert in red ink final page verso states that Gilbert had written to Walsh on numerous occasions.

Subject: Mathematics

Written by Walsh in Leitrim Street, Cork [Ireland] on 7 and 8 December 1831 and addressed to Gilbert in Westminster, London.
Extent3p
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
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AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA8707Gilbert; Davies (1767-1839)1767-1839
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