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The Royal Society: Science in the Making

Letter, from Franciscus de le Boe Sylvius to Henry Oldenburg

Reference number: EL/S1/95

Date: 30 January 1668

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Praising the Society and wishes that its 'History' be translated into Latin; concerning his work on medical practice

Reference number
EL/S1/95
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30 January 1668
Page extent
2 pages
Format
Manuscript
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Franciscus de le Boe Sylvius

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Franciscus de le Boe Sylvius, Letter, from Franciscus de le Boe Sylvius to Henry Oldenburg, 30 January 1668, EL/S1/95, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/el_s1_95/letter-from-franciscus-de-le-boe-sylvius-to-henry-oldenburg, accessed on 02 December 2024

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    Dates: 1613-1740

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