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Translation of a letter, from John Matthew Barthius [to the Royal Society], dated at Ratisbon

Reference number: EL/B3/59

Date: 01 March 1737

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Correspondent states that he is sending his work about gnats to the Royal Society for consultation
Note states: 'Not to be entered [in the Letter Book]'
Original letter was in Latin

Reference number
EL/B3/59
Earliest possible date
01 March 1737
Page extent
2 pages
Format
Manuscript

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Johann Matthäus Barth

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Johann Matthäus Barth, Translation of a letter, from John Matthew Barthius [to the Royal Society], dated at Ratisbon, 01 March 1737, EL/B3/59, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/el_b3_59/translation-of-a-letter-from-john-matthew-barthius-to-the-royal-society-dated-at-ratisbon, accessed on 14 April 2026

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    The archival collection known as 'Early Letters' is composed of original manuscript letters sent to, or collected by, the Royal Society from English and foreign correspondents.

    Dates: 1613 - 1740

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