Copies of works by Jeremiah Horrocks, from MSS. at Greenwich, Written in 1834-1835 by S. P. Rigaud
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.
Dates
- Creation: Written in 1834-1835 by S. P. Rigaud
Extent
1 box
Language of Materials
- Multiple languages
- English
- Latin
Shelfmark
MSS. Rigaud 14-15
Other Finding Aids
Falconer Madan, et al., A summary catalogue of western manuscripts in the Bodleian Library at Oxford which have not hitherto been catalogued in the Quarto series (7 vols. in 8 [vol. II in 2 parts], Oxford, 1895-1953; reprinted, with corrections in vols. I and VII, Munich, 1980), vol. V, nos. 26214-26215
Custodial History
'S. P. Rigaud, Jan. 1834 'and' Jan. 1835.'.
Physical Facet
On paper
Dimensions
7 3/8 × 4 6/8 in.
Repository Details
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