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| − | The Lectures and Correspondence of Professor Colin Maclaurin (GB 237 Coll-425) consist of: | + | The Lectures and Correspondence of Professor [[Colin Maclaurin (1698-1746)|Colin Maclaurin]] (GB 237 Coll-425) consist of: |
*Ane introduction to the Mathematicks, being notes of lectures, circa 1725 | *Ane introduction to the Mathematicks, being notes of lectures, circa 1725 | ||
| − | *Letter to an unnamed | + | *Letter to an unnamed correspondent, 1717, with an engraved portrait |
*Letters and microform of letters to Archibald Campbell of Knockbuy, 1725-1745 | *Letters and microform of letters to Archibald Campbell of Knockbuy, 1725-1745 | ||
| − | *Memorial to the Commissioners of | + | *Memorial to the Commissioners of Excise, 1735 |
*A collection from Mr. McLaurin's course of experiments | *A collection from Mr. McLaurin's course of experiments | ||
*A treatise of algebra and An introduction to the method of fluxions | *A treatise of algebra and An introduction to the method of fluxions | ||
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== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
| − | [http://www.archives.lib.ed.ac.uk/catalogue/cs/viewcat.pl?id=GB-237-Coll-425&view=basic Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue] | + | *[http://www.archives.lib.ed.ac.uk/catalogue/cs/viewcat.pl?id=GB-237-Coll-425&view=basic Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue] |
[[Category: Archives|Lectures and Correspondence of Professor Colin Maclaurin]] | [[Category: Archives|Lectures and Correspondence of Professor Colin Maclaurin]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:09, 17 November 2014
The Lectures and Correspondence of Professor Colin Maclaurin (GB 237 Coll-425) consist of:
- Ane introduction to the Mathematicks, being notes of lectures, circa 1725
- Letter to an unnamed correspondent, 1717, with an engraved portrait
- Letters and microform of letters to Archibald Campbell of Knockbuy, 1725-1745
- Memorial to the Commissioners of Excise, 1735
- A collection from Mr. McLaurin's course of experiments
- A treatise of algebra and An introduction to the method of fluxions
- A copy of the inscription on the tomb of Maclaurin in Greyfriars Churchyard
- A photographic reproduction of a portrait of Maclaurin