| Reference number | EL/L1/65 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, dated at Delft, to Robert Hooke |
| Creator | Leeuwenhoek; Antoni van (1632-1723); tradesman and microscopist |
| Date | March 1682 |
| Description | Discussing fibres of muscles of mammals and fish; observations of hair-growth on Leeuwenhoek's hand; discovery of the nucleus in the erythrocytes of fish; discussing the structure and growth of oyster shells
Six figures in red chalk
Five copies of engravings |
| Language | Dutch |
| Extent | 14 sides |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | Delft, South Holland, (United Provinces) Netherlands |
| Origin coordinates | 52.00667, 4.35556 |
| Access status | Open |
| Related material | Transcribed and translated in 'Alle de brieven van Antoni van Leeuwenhoek', edited, illustrated and annotated by Committee of Dutch Scientists, vol 3, p 383
B&W negative, red chalk drawing of muscle fibre and fish erythrocytes, Box N101. IM/005321 |
| Related records in the catalogue | IM/005321 |
| URL description | Also available on Early Modern Letters Online |
| URL | http://emlo.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/profile/work/6e674a7f-a625-48a4-b25b-710548ecf63e |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA8242 | Hooke; Robert (1635 - 1703); natural philosopher | 1635 - 1703 |
| NA8438 | van Leeuwenhoek; Antoni (1632 - 1723); tradesman and microscopist | 1632 - 1723 |