Letter 2762

Antonie van Leeuwenhoek to Hans Sloane – June 9, 1699


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Date: June 9, 1699
Author: Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
Recipient: Hans Sloane

Library: British Library, London
Manuscript: Sloane MS 4037
Folio: ff. 283-284



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Antonie van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723) was a Dutch tradesman and scientist. He is known for his contributions to microbiology and microscopy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonie_van_Leeuwenhoek).




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