Description | Signed autograph Examination of ant's eggs and larvae, and the development of the latter; observations of ants's feeding; observations of an ant's sting, cocoon and nest 8 original figures no longer exist; engraved figures for publication are attached Partial English translation is EL/L2/15 Transcribed and translated in 'Alle de brieven van Antoni van Leeuwenhoek', edited, illustrated and annotated by Committee of Dutch Scientists, vol 7, p 47 |
Place origin | Delft, South Holland, (United Provinces) Netherlands |