| RefNo | AP/13/26 |
| Level | File |
| Title | Unpublished paper and letter, 'The cause of the effect called attraction' by J K Smythies |
| Date | [1827] |
| Description | Smythies provides his theory of the cause of gravity and attraction, arguing against Isaac Newton's theory of gravity. Preceded by a covering letter from Smythies to an unknown recipient.
Subject: Physics
Received by the Royal Society on 21 April 1827. Reading declined by the Committee [of Papers] 31 May 1827. |
| Extent | 6p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| RelatedRecord | AP/13/26/1 |
| AP/13/26/2 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8414 | Newton; Sir; Isaac (1642 - 1727); natural philosopher and mathematician | 1642 - 1727 |