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Contains a figure and some mathematical calculations.

Subject: Mathematics

Read 3 November 1743

Reference number
L&P/1/215
Earliest possible date
1743
Physical description
Ink on paper
Page extent
11 pages
Format
Manuscript

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John Welin

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John Welin, Letter, 'On the solution of certain mathematical problems' from Jean Welin to Martin Folkes, 1743, L&P/1/215, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/l-and-p_1_215/letter-on-the-solution-of-certain-mathematical-problems-from-jean-welin-to-martin-folkes, accessed on 10 November 2024

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