Manuscripts

Le Neve, Peter, 1661–1729. Letter to Isaac Newton, 1642–1727

Description: With remains of red wax seal.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1705, Nov. 24
Call number: BAB 18
Creator: Newton, Isaac (1642-1727)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: On long term-loan from Babson College's Grace K. Babson Collection of the Works of Sir Isaac Newton, November 2006.
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Newton, Isaac, 1642–1727. Letter to Robert Hooke, 1635–1703

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With wax seal.

BAB 8

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Newton, Isaac, 1642–1727. Notes on the chief rulers of ancient synagogues

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Sealed with red wax.

BAB 13

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Newton, Isaac, 1642–1727. Draft of an affidavit (in the hand of Peter Le Neve, 1661–1729, with autograph additions by Newton) drawn up for the College of Heralds

Manuscripts

Most of the manuscripts in this collection came from Sotheby's 1936 Portsmouth sale of Newton's papers. They include correspondence, research notes, and documents, over 30 of which are in Newton's hand. The collection demonstrates the wide range of Newton's activities: his extensive studies of alchemy and theology, his work for the Royal Mint and the Royal Society, as well as his personal records. Highlights include: "A Treatise or Remarks on Solomon's Temple," with commentary and six sketches of plans and architectural details drawn by Newton, "Praxis," considered one of his most important alchemical manuscripts, and an illustrated alchemical text picturing the Philosopher's Stone. Another notable manuscript is "Lib. Chem," Newton's inventory of over 100 alchemical books in his personal library, with shelf marks.

BAB 20

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Draft notes on early Church rites and the Creed

Manuscripts

With remains of red wax seal.

BAB 16

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[Newton, John, 1651–1734]. Draft of an affidavit (in the hand of Peter Le Neve, 1661–1729)

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BAB 19

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Newton, Isaac, 1642–1727. Letter to Thomas Mason

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BAB 9

Le Neve, Peter, 1661–1729. Letter to Isaac Newton, 1642–1727

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