Reference number | CLP/1/31 |
Level | Item |
Title | Copy letter, regarding Christian Huygens' work, from [James Gregorie] to the publisher |
Date | 1668 |
Description | Gregorie replies to the exchange of letters printed in the Journal des Sçavans on 2 July 1668, in vindication of Christian Huygen's works 'Vera Circuli' and 'Hyperola Quadratura'. Copy of CLP/1/22. This was Henry Oldenburg's copy.
Subject: Mathematics
Published in Philosophical Transactions as 'An extract of a letter of Mr. James Gregory to the publisher, containing some considerations of his, upon M. Hugens his letter, printed in vindication of his examen of the book, entitled Vera Circuli & Hyperbola Quadratura'. |
Language | Latin |
Extent | 2p |
Format | Manuscript |
Physical description | Ink on paper |
Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
Access status | Open |
Related material | DOI: 10.1098/rstl.1668.0069 Printed in 'Philosophical Transactions', vol 3, no 44, p 882 (1668) |
Related records in the catalogue | CLP/1/22 |
Fellows associated with this archive
Code | Name | Dates |
NA8062 | Huygens; Christiaan (1629 - 1695); natural philosopher | 1629 - 1695 |
NA8395 | Gregorie; James (1638 - 1675); mathematician | 1638 - 1675 |
NA8001 | Oldenburg; Henry (c1619 - 1677); scientific correspondent | c1619 - 1677 |