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Unpublished note, on the surface of a sphere by John Walsh

Reference number: AP/10/20

Date: 22 February 1830

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An additional example for Walsh's paper found at AP/10/16, applying his theory to the surface of a sphere. Originally sent to Benjamin Gompertz with AP/10/19.

Subject: Mathematics

Reference number
AP/10/20
Earliest possible date
22 February 1830
Physical description
Ink on paper
Page extent
2 pages
Format
Manuscript

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Unpublished note, on the surface of a sphere by John Walsh, 22 February 1830, AP/10/20, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/ap_10_20/unpublished-note-on-the-surface-of-a-sphere-by-john-walsh, accessed on 20 January 2025

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