Copy book, 1737-1753.

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Copy book, 1737-1753.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122475174

Contains original drafts of treatises on mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and philosophy; copies of correspondence on family, political, and scientific subjects; and tables of astronomical data. Correspondents include George Clinton, colonial governor of New York; William Shirley, governor of Massachusetts; and George Parker, 2nd Earl of Macclesfield, calendar reformer.

1 v. (349 p.) in case : vellum ; 40 cm.

Rosenbach Museum & Library

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Rosenbach Museum & Library

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Colden, Cadwallader, 1688-1776

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Scientist, New York colonial official. From the description of Cadwallader Colden Papers, 1677-1832 (bulk 1711-1775). (New York University). WorldCat record id: 476912237 Governor of New York (Colony) and scientist. From the description of Cadwallader Colden family papers, 1686-1830. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79453882 Colonial New York philosopher and scientist, and political official. From the description of Letter : New York, [N.Y.], t...

Macclesfield, George Parker, Earl of, 1697-1764

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English astronomer. From the description of Signature on franked envelope : to the Rev. Doct. Niblet, Vice-Chancellor of Oxford, [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270609558 ...

Clinton, George, approximately 1686-1761

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Colonial Governor of New York. From the description of Autograph letter signed : to Lt. Gov. Thomas, 1744 Sept. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270904165 From the description of Autograph signature to document : Fort George in the City of New York, 1750 Sept. 4. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270904167 George Clinton (ca. 1686-1761) was a British naval officer and politician who served as colonial governor of New York from 1743 to 1753. From the descri...

Shirley, William, 1694-1771

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Shirley was governor of Massachusetts from 1741 to 1757. From the description of Letter, 1745 June 1, Boston [Mass.], to Jacob Wendell, Boston [Mass.]. (New England Historic Genealogical Society). WorldCat record id: 50844670 Colonial Governor of Massachusetts. Shirley was active in colonial politics, served in the French and Indian War, and succeeded Braddock as commander of all British Forces in North America upon Braddock's death. Shirley attended a council of war in New ...