Reference number | CLP/24/58 |
Level | Item |
Title | Note, 'On Mr. W. Brooks' enquiry of Mr. W. R. Clavel' by Henry Oldenburg |
Date | 17th century |
Description | Notes that in his letter to Mr. Clavel, Mr. Brooks asked what the charge would be to procure the following instruments: A thermometer, 'for ye heat and cold of air', and a wheel barometer, 'for finding ye pressure of ye air, to predict weather'.
Subject: Scientific instruments |
Extent | 1p |
Format | Manuscript |
Physical description | Ink on paper |
Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
Code | Name | Dates |
NA8001 | Oldenburg; Henry (c1619 - 1677); scientific correspondent | c1619 - 1677 |