Record

RefNoEL/S2/51
LevelItem
TitleLetter, from Robert Simson to James Jurin, dated at Glasgow
CreatorSimson; Robert (1687-1768); Professor of Mathematics, Glasgow University
Date1 July 1723
DescriptionConcerning the paper by Pappus which Simson sent (discussed in EL/S2/50); about taking a good barometer and thermometer with him when he goes to the countryside - gives some observations of the weather
LanguageEnglish
Extent2p
FormatManuscript
Place originGlasgow, Glasgow City, Scotland
Origin coordinates55.86515, -4.25763
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AccessStatusOpen
URLDescriptionAlso available on Early Modern Letters Online
URLhttp://emlo.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/profile/work/a69911f1-0101-4c3b-b84b-16fcc9810f3d
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CodePersonNameDates
NA5031Jurin; James (1684 - 1750); physician1684 - 1750
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