Arithmetic book, 1774-1777.

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Arithmetic book, 1774-1777.

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Collection consists of an arithmetic book, filled with math problems. Monetary units and measurements are English and some of the examples mention London. The calligraphy is excellent, a fine example of italic handwriting. The cover of the book is entitled "Book I, Decr. 1, 1774, S.T." and the writer used the name "Saml. Thompson" in some of the math examples; the assumption that a Samuel Thompson was the writer therefore seems quite possible. It is also possible that this is the same Samuel Thompson (1766-1837) known to have founded the "Freethinking Christians" since the writing of the arithmetic book coincides with Thompson's years of education. Categories in the book include multiplication, reduction descending, rule of three inverse, and vulgar fractions.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Thompson, Samuel C., 1943-

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Samuel Thompson may be the same who founded the "Freethinking Christians." From the description of Numeration or notation : mss, 1773 Dec. 28. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 50435068 English resident; perhaps the founder of the "Freethinking Christians." From the description of Arithmetic book, 1774-1777. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 38991278 Samuel Thompson became a linesman with the Electric Telegraph Servic...