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Letter, from John Beale to John Evelyn

Reference number: EL/B1/31

Date: 02 January 1663

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Concerning descriptions of semi-precious stones; discussion of flowers; discussion about the senses and perceptions of gems in light; details of experiments by Lord Bacon and Campanella

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EL/B1/31
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02 January 1663
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Ink on paper
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5 pages
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Manuscript
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John Beale

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John Beale, Letter, from John Beale to John Evelyn, 02 January 1663, EL/B1/31, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/el_b1_31/letter-from-john-beale-to-john-evelyn, accessed on 08 September 2024

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