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Translation of a letter, from J[oseph Private] de Molieres to Hans Sloane, dated at Paris

Reference number: EL/M2/86

Date: 01 January 1736

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Concerning the second volume of Molieres's 'Lecons de Physique' (lectures of philosophy) which he presents to the Society
Original letter was in French and dated 1 January 1736

Reference number
EL/M2/86
Earliest possible date
01 January 1736
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2 pages
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Manuscript
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Joseph Privat de Molieres

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Joseph Privat de Molieres, Joseph Privat de Molieres, Translation of a letter, from J[oseph Private] de Molieres to Hans Sloane, dated at Paris, 01 January 1736, EL/M2/86, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/el_m2_86/translation-of-a-letter-from-joseph-private-de-molieres-to-hans-sloane-dated-at-paris, accessed on 16 May 2026

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