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Letter, from Francis Vernon to Henry Oldenburg, dated at Paris

Reference number: EL/V/23

Date: 08 March 1672

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That Cassini will be writing to the Society; that a model of William Petty's ship is required for Monsieur Tonarte; that a replica of Moreland's trumpet has been made and discussing how it could be improved

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EL/V/23
Earliest possible date
08 March 1672
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3 pages
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Manuscript

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Francis Vernon

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Francis Vernon, Letter, from Francis Vernon to Henry Oldenburg, dated at Paris, 08 March 1672, EL/V/23, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/el_v_23/letter-from-francis-vernon-to-henry-oldenburg-dated-at-paris, accessed on 16 September 2024

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    Dates: 1613-1740

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