A series of four letters, including some calculation tables, written by Gabriel Morris to the Revd. Arthur Ashley Sykes (1684?-1756), discussing the extent of various eclipses, with mention of Edmund Halley.
Revd. Arthur Ashley Sykes, letters and tables on eclipses from Gabriel Morris
This material is held atCambridge University Library
- Reference
- GB 12 MS Add.10237
- Dates of Creation
- Sep. 1732-Oct. 1732
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English .
- Physical Description
- 1 folder(s) 1 folder (4 letters, 2 fragments)
Scope and Content
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Acquisition Information
Purchased from Julian Browning Rare Books Manuscripts, date unknown
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