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Letters, from Giovanni Poleni to James Jurin, dated at Padova [Padua]

Reference number: EL/P2/12

Date: 01 January 1731

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Dated 1 June 1731 - sends meteorological observations from Padova for the last six years

Dated 1 June 1731 - concerns details for compiling a system of natural philosophy; methodology for his meteorological observations; details about the barometer and thermometer used; details about the meteorological observations

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EL/P2/12
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01 January 1731
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12 pages
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Manuscript

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Giovanni Poleni

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Giovanni Poleni, Letters, from Giovanni Poleni to James Jurin, dated at Padova [Padua], 01 January 1731, EL/P2/12, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/el_p2_12/letters-from-giovanni-poleni-to-james-jurin-dated-at-padova-padua, accessed on 06 December 2024

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