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Archive Reference (shelfmark) Add MS 4101-4478 Language German Name Descartes, René, philosopher, 1596-1650

1. Add MS 4278

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Add MS 4278
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Vol. I (ff. 356). A-C; circ. 1641-1672. Among the writers are Thomas Brancker, Rector of Tilston, mathematician; Sir Charles Cavendish (for Pell's draft letters to whom see Add. MS. 4280, ff. 105-138); John Collins, author of mathematical and mercantile works, etc. includes: f. 2 François Bal...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English, French, German, Italian, and Latin
Date Range:
c 1641-1672
Extent:
1 item

2. Add MS 4280

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Add MS 4280
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PELL PAPERS. Vol. III (ff. 325). Miscellaneous; circ. 1631-1681. The latter part of this volume contains Pell's letters to his wife Ithumaria, his son John, and his daughters Elizabeth and Bathshua, as well as papers connected with the rectory of Fobbing, co. Essex, to which he was presented by ...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, and Latin
Date Range:
c 1631-1681
Extent:
1 item

3. Add MS 4418

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Add MS 4418
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PELL PAPERS. Vol. XII (ff. i+359). Geometrical, arithmetical and chronological tables and problems. Among them are:- (a) Note on the Tabulae motuum coelestium perpetua of Philippus van Lansbergen. f. 4;- (b) Extract from Pell's Oratio Inauguralis Bredae, 1646. f. 101;- (c) Suggestions for re-nam...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English, German, and Latin
Date Range:
1609-1640
Extent:
1 item