Paper, 'Experiments and observations recommended to Mr. [Robert] Hook'
Reference number: CLP/20/26
Date: 17th century
Description
Lists experiments for Hooke to try and observations for him to make, including making a new description of [Robert] Boyle's pneumatic engine, to make observations on fish spawn, and to take care of the diving experiment - which the President, Sir Robert Moray, Sir Paul Neile, Sir William Petty, Dr Wilkins, Dr Goddard, Mr Henshaw and Mr Hill all wish to be present to watch.
Subject: Experimental Method, Natural Philosophy
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- CLP/20/26
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- 17th century
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- Ink on paper
- Page extent
- 3 pages
- Format
- Manuscript
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Robert Hooke, Paper, 'Experiments and observations recommended to Mr. [Robert] Hook', 17th century, CLP/20/26, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_20_26/paper-experiments-and-observations-recommended-to-mr-robert-hook, accessed on 17 December 2025
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Classified papers: volume 20, Robert Hooke's papers
1662-1699 Creator: Robert Hooke Reference number: CLP/20
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Classified Papers
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Dates: 1592 - 1741
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