Classified papers: volume 9ii concerning 'Mineralogy, Magneticks'
Reference number: CLP/9ii
Date: 1666-1738
Description
Papers on topics relating to mineralogy, geodesy, and magnetics. These works were either sent to the Royal Society, usually by their authors or by intermediaries, for reading at ordinary meetings of the Royal Society. Material might be commissioned by the Royal Society, or collected by other means.
The volume has a manuscript listing bound into the front of the book. This notes the paper number ().
- Reference number
- CLP/9ii
- Earliest possible date
- 1666-1738
- Physical description
- 9(i) and 9(ii) are bound in one volume
- Page extent
- 1 volume, 33 items
- Format
- Manuscript
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Classified papers: volume 9ii concerning 'Mineralogy, Magneticks', 1666-1738, CLP/9ii, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_9ii/classified-papers-volume-9ii-concerning-mineralogy-magneticks, accessed on 14 February 2026
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This volume contains 33 manuscripts:
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Notes, observations of variation of a magnetic needle at Whitehall by Mr Philips [Henry Phillippes?] and Mr Marre
08 January 1665 Reference number: CLP/9ii/1 -
Paper, 'Mr Powle's account of Mr Phillippes' paper concerning the variation of needle' by Henry Powle
1666 Creator: Henry Powle Reference number: CLP/9ii/3 -
Paper, Of magnets and magnetic rocks in Anglesey by William Persall
1660s Creator: William Persall Reference number: CLP/9ii/4
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Classified Papers
The 'Classified Papers' of the Royal Society are papers from British and international natural philosophers and scholars categorised according to subject areas.
Dates: 1592 - 1741
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