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Letter, 'On experiments of the globe (improved orrery)' from John Neale to Martin Folkes

Reference number: L&P/2/130

Date: 10 May 1750

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Subject: Geography

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L&P/2/130
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10 May 1750
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Ink on paper
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3 pages
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Manuscript

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Letter, 'On experiments of the globe (improved orrery)' from John Neale to Martin Folkes, 10 May 1750, L&P/2/130, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/l-and-p_2_130/letter-on-experiments-of-the-globe-improved-orrery-from-john-neale-to-martin-folkes, accessed on 03 December 2024

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