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RefNoAP/5/20/2
LevelItem
TitleUnpublished letter, introduction to paper on colour theory from Tho [Thomas] Lee to the Royal Society
CreatorLee; Thomas (fl 1786)
Date30 August 1786
DescriptionThis covering letter from Lee briefly introduces his paper on colour theory in relation to bubbles of soap water, and affirms that despite the fact that his work contradicts that of Sir Isaac Newton, he still holds Sir Isaac Newton in high esteem.

Subject: Physics

Written by Lee in Paris [France].
Extent1p
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
RelatedRecordAP/5/20
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA8414Newton; Sir; Isaac (1642 - 1727); natural philosopher and mathematician1642 - 1727
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