| RefNo | MS/81/4 |
| Previous numbers | MS 81.2a |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Paper, "De Analysi per aequationes numero terminorum infinitas", by Isaac Newton |
| Date | 1669 |
| Description | Undated, manuscript of the general method of infinite series for measuring curves developed by Newton, in reference to [Nicolaus] Mercator logarithmic series.
Includes calculations expressed as calculus as well as figures. Organised in rules "reg" numbered I to III, followed by examples, notably to solve equations. Structure and notes in margins.
[This is the manuscript sent by Isaac Barrow to John Collins along with MS/81/2 which provides the dating and place of creation: Trinity College, Cambridge]
Title page annotated 'Sent by Dr Barrow to Mr Collins in a Letter dated July 31 1669', and in different hand, N.2 p.67
First published in "Analysis per quantitatum series" edited by William Jones (1711) then printed pp. 3-20 in first edition (1712) of Commercium Epistolicum and p. 67 of second edition (1722). |
| Language | Latin |
| Extent | 18pp. |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| RelatedRecord | MS/81/2 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8414 | Newton; Sir; Isaac (1642 - 1727); natural philosopher and mathematician | 1642 - 1727 |