Paper, 'A conjecture proposed to examination concerning a naturall standard for measures' by unknown author
Reference number: CLP/6/2
Date: 17th Century
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A paper proposing a natural standard of measure as opposed to the cubits, feet, and paces used at the time.
Subject: Measurements / Mathematics
- Reference number
- CLP/6/2
- Earliest possible date
- 17th Century
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- Ink on paper
- Page extent
- 2 pages
- Format
- Manuscript
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Paper, 'A conjecture proposed to examination concerning a naturall standard for measures' by unknown author, 17th Century, CLP/6/2, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_6_2/paper-a-conjecture-proposed-to-examination-concerning-a-naturall-standard-for-measures-by-unknown-author, accessed on 04 September 2026
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Classified papers: volume 6 concerning 'Staticks, Hydrostaticks, Hydraulicks, Hydrology'
1661-1735 Reference number: CLP/6
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Classified Papers
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Dates: 1592 - 1741
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