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Sent to Strode in Wincanton, Somersetshire. Concerns the publications of the Royal Academy of Paris. Collins opens by stating that His Majesty of France has signified a desire for members of the Royal Academy to publish their knowledge. Goes onto suggest to Thomas Strode certain publications that the Royal Academy may be interested in.

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CLP/24/40
Earliest possible date
16 July 1672
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Ink on paper
Page extent
7 pages
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Manuscript

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John Collins

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John Collins, Letter, from John Collins to Thomas Strode, 16 July 1672, CLP/24/40, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_24_40/letter-from-john-collins-to-thomas-strode, accessed on 13 February 2026

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