Record

RefNoDM/5/74A
LevelItem
Title'Recommended to Mr Evelyn'
Datec.1666
DescriptionTwo items, "To make observations of the Sun's figure in its rising and setting, about Covent Garden and Deptford, Lord Brouncker there and Mr Evelyn here; and if Mr Evelyn cannot himself do it at Deptford, to engage some other person thereon at Greenwich". Also Evelyn is requested to look over some papers of Sir Theodore de Vaux.
Extent1 side
FormatManuscript
AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA5627Vaux; Sir; Theodore de (c1628 - 1694); physicianc1628 - 1694
NA8217Evelyn; John (1620 - 1706); antiquary, diarist, and gardener1620 - 1706
NA3503Brouncker; William (c1620 - 1684); 2nd Viscount Brouncker; mathematicianc1620 - 1684
Add to My Items

    Collection highlights

    Browse the records of some of our collections, which cover all branches of science and date from the 12th century onwards. These include the published works of Fellows of the Royal Society, personal papers of eminent scientists, letters and manuscripts sent to the Society or presented at meetings, and administrative records documenting the Society's activities since our foundation in 1660.

    The Royal Society

    The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of
    the world's most eminent scientists and is the
    oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.
    Registered charity number 207043

    Website design ©CalmView



    CONTACT US

    + 44 207 451 2500
    (Lines open Mon-Fri, 9:00-17:00. Excludes bank holidays)

    6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AG

    Email Us →

    SUBSCRIBE

    Subscribe to our newsletters to be updated with the
    latest news on innovation, events, articles and reports.

    Subscribe →

    © CalmView