| RefNo | MA/54/1 |
| Previous numbers | MA.54 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Nicolaus Cruquius, Lugduni Batavorum [Leiden, Netherlands], to the President of the Royal Society [Sir Isaac Newton] |
| Creator | Kruik; Nicolaas Samuelszoon (1678-1754); Dutch surveyor, engineer and cartographer |
| Recipient | Newton; Sir Isaac (1642-1727); British natural philosopher and mathematician |
| Date | 3/14 January 1725 |
| Description | Commencing: 'Illustrissime Praeses amplissimi nobilissimi, sapientissimi, viri. Elapso pridie anno Obtuli Vobis Schema Meteororium: ut eo testarer Observantiam atque reverentiam, qua vos prosequor....' [Most illustrious President of the most noble and wisest of men. A year ago I presented the meteorological scheme to you, in testimony of the observance and reverence with which I pursue you...] |
| Language | Latin |
| Extent | 4p. |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| Dimensions | 328x208mm. |
| AccessStatus | Open |