| Reference number | EL/B1/31 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from John Beale to John Evelyn |
| Creator | Beale; John (1608-1683); Church of England clergyman; writer on agriculture and natural philosophy |
| Date | 2 January 1663 |
| Description | Concerning descriptions of semi-precious stones; discussion of flowers; discussion about the senses and perceptions of gems in light; details of experiments by Lord Bacon and Campanella |
| Extent | 5p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| Access status | Open |
| Related material | Copied into LBO/27/234
colour tiff, Richardiii/Early letters/EL.B1.31. IM/004886 |
| URL description | Also available on Early Modern Letters Online |
| URL | http://emlo.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/profile/work/3ee71d79-5436-42f2-92d4-d028354adb74 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA3355 | Beale; John (c1608 - c1683); clergyman and writer | c1608 - c1683 |
| NA8217 | Evelyn; John (1620 - 1706); antiquary, diarist, and gardener | 1620 - 1706 |