Lecture on Magnetism, 1788 Digital
Scope and Contents
First read June 4, 1788 and subsequently read in 1807 and 1808. The last two readings were presumably at the University of Vermont. This lecture includes measurements and original observations, taken by Thomas Brattle, John Winthrop, and Williams himself, of magnetic declination of sites in the Americas.
Dates
- Creation: 1788
Researcher Access
The Papers of Samuel Williams are open for research.
Extent
.60 cubic feet (1 document box, 1 microfilm reel)Former call number
Formerly classified as HUC 8788.353 Lecture on magnetism, 1788
Repository Details
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