Copies of works by Jeremiah Horrocks, from MSS. at Greenwich
MSS. Rigaud 14-15
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Copies of works by Jeremiah Horrocks, from MSS. at Greenwich
Shelfmark
MSS. Rigaud 14-15
Summary
MS. Rigaud 14: 'Philosophical Exercises' (fol. 1), followed by some account of the 'Præludium Astronomicum' (fol. 53), 72 leaves.
MS. Rigaud 15: 'Venus in Sole visa', referring to the transit of 1639, ending abruptly in chapt. 12 with 'At nolo', followed by remarks on other MSS. of the piece, 72 leaves.
Date
Written in 1834-1835 by S. P. Rigaud
Language
Latin
English
Multiple languages
Physical facet
On paper
Physical extent
1 box
Custodial history
'S. P. Rigaud, Jan. 1834 'and' Jan. 1835.'.
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Collection contents
Papers of Rigaud
Copies of works by Jeremiah Horrocks, from MSS. at Greenwich
