Volume 50

Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

Volume 50

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A Further Account of the Poisonous Effects of the Oenanthe Aquatica Succo Viroso Crocante of Lobel, or Hemlock Dropwort, by W. Watson, M.D. F.R.S.

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Front Matter

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Errata

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An Account of the Earthquake Felt in New England, and the Neighbouring Parts of America, on the 18th of November 1755. In a Letter to Tho. Birch, D.D. Secret. R. S. by Mr. Professor Winthrop, of Cambridge in New England

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Extract of a Letter of J. Wall, M. D. to the Rev. Dr. Lyttelton, Dean of Exeter, and F. R. S. concerning the Good Effects of Malverne Waters in Worcestershire

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An Account of the Carlsbad Mineral Waters in Bohemia: In a Letter to the Right Honourable the Earl of Macclesfield, President of the R. S. by the Rev. Jeremiah Milles, D. D. F. R. S

Jeremiah Milles

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An Essay Towards Ascertaining the Specific Gravity of Living Men. By Mr. John Robertson, F. R. S

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An Instance of the Gut Ileum, Cut Thro' by a Knife, Successfully Treated by Mr. Peter Travers, Surgeon, at Lisbon. Communicated by John Huxham, M. D. F. R. S

Peter Travers and John Huxham

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An Account of the Late Discoveries of Antiquities at Herculaneum; In an Extract of a Letter from Camillo Paderni, Keeper of the Herculanean Museum, and F. R. S. to Thomas Hollis, Esq; Dated Naples, Dec. 16, 1756

Camillo Paderni

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Extract of a Letter of Mr. Abraham Trembley, F. R. S. to Tho. Birch, D. D. Secret. R. S. Translated from the French

Abraham Trembley

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An Account of Some of the Antiquities Discovered at Herculaneum, &c. In a Letter to Thomas Birch, D. D. Secret, R. S. By John Nixon, A. M. F. R. S

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An Account of the Effects of a Storm of Thunder and Lightning, in the Parishes of Looe and Lanreath, in the County of Cornwall, on the 27th Day of June, 1756. Communicated to the Rev. Jeremiah Milles, D.D. F.R.S. in Two Letters, One from the Rev. Mr. Dyer, Minister of Looe, and the Other from the Rev. Mr. Milles, Vicar of Duloe, in Cornwall

James Dyer and Mr. Milles

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An Account of the Alterations Making in the Pantheon at Rome: In an Extract of a Letter from Rome to Thomas Hollis, Esq; Communicated by John Ward, LL.D. R.S. Vice-Praes

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An Account of a New Medicinal Well, Lately Discovered Near Moffat, in Annandale, in the County of Dumfries. By Mr. John Walker, of Borgue-House, Near Kirkudbright, in Scotland

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Some Remarks on a Parthian Coin with a Greek and Parthian Legend, Never before Published. In a Letter from the Rev. John Swinton, M.A. of Christ-Church, Oxon. F.R.S. to the Rev. Thomas Birch, D.D. Secret. R.S

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An Account of a Red Coral from the East-Indies, of a Very Singular Kind: In a Letter from Mr. John Ellis, F.R.S. to Mr. Peter Collinson, F.R.S

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An Account of the Effects of a Storm at Wigton in Cumberland. Communicated by Mr. Philip Miller, F.R.S

Philip Miller and Thomas Thomlinson

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An Account of the Effects of Lightning upon the Steeple and Church of Lestwithiel, Cornwall; In a Letter to the Right Honourable the Earl of Macclesfield, President of the R.S. By Mr. John Smeaton, F.R.S

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An Account of the Virtues of Soap in Dissolving the Stone, in the Case of the Rev. Mr. Matthew Simson. Communicated by John Pringle, M.D. F.R.S

John Pringle, Matthew Simson, Adam Austin and Adam Drummond

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A Catalogue of the Fifty Plants from Chelsea Garden, Presented to the Royal Society by the Worshipful Company of Apothecaries, for the Year 1756, Pursuant to the Direction of Sir Hans Sloane, Baronet, Med. Reg. & Soc. Reg. Nuper Praeses, by John Wilmer, M.D. Clariss. Societatis Pharmaceut. Lond. Socius, Hort. Chels. Praefect. & Praelector Botan

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Observationes de Corallinis, Iisque Insidentibus Polypis, Aliisque Animalculis Marinis: Quas Regiae Societati Londinensi Offert Job Baster, Med. Doct. Acad. Caesar. Reg. Societ. Lond. & Scient. Holland. Socius

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An Account of an Extraordinary Operation Performed in the Dock-Yard at Portsmouth: Drawn up by Mr. John Robertson, F. R. S

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The Effects of the Opuntia, or Prickly Pear, and of the Indigo Plant, in Colouring the Juices of Living Animals. Communicated by H. Baker, F. R. S

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Observationes Anatomico-Medicae, de Monstro Bicorporeo Virgineo A. 1701. Die 26 Oct. in Pannonia, Infra Comaromium, in Possessione Szony, Quondam Quiritum Bregetione, in Lucem Edito, Atque A. 1723. Die 23 Febr. Posonii in Caenobio Monialium S. Ursulae Morte Functo Ibidemque Sepulto. Authore Justo Johanne Torkos, M. D. Soc. Regalis Socio

Justo Johanne Torkos and William Burnet

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Observations on the Origin and Use of the Lymphatic Vessels of Animals: Being an Extract from the Gulstonian Lectures, Read in the Theatre of the College of Physicians of London, in June 1755. By Mark Akenside, M.D. Fellow of the College of Physicians, and of the Royal Society

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A Letter to the Right Honourable the Earl of Macclesfield, President, the Council, and Fellows, of the Royal Society, concerning the Variation of the Magnetic Needle; With a Sett of Tables Annexed, Which Exhibit the Result of Upwards of Fifty Thousand Observations, in Six Periodic Reviews, from the Year 1700 to the Year 1756, Both Inclusive; And are Adapted to Every Five Degrees of Latitude and Longitude in the More Frequented Oceans. By William Mountaine and James Dodson, Fellows of the Royal Society

William Mountaine and James Dodson

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An Extract of the Register of the Parish of Great Shefford, Near Lamborne, in Berkshire, for Ten Years: With Observations on the Same: In a Letter to Tho. Birch, D. D. Secret. R. S. from the Rev. Mr. Richard Forster, Rector of Great Shefford

Richard Forster

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Observatio Eclipsis Lunae Die 27 Martii, Ann. 1755. Habita Ulissipone in Domo Patrum Congregationis Oratorii à Joanne Chevalier Ejusdem Congregationis Presbytero, Regiae Londinensis Societatis Socio, Regiaeque Parisiensis Scientiarum Academiae Correspondente

Joanne Chevalier

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Eclipsis Lunae Die 4 degrees Februarii, Ann. 1757. Habita Ulissipone à Joanne Chevalier Presbytero Congregationis Oratorii, Regiae Londinensis Societatis Socio, Regiaeque Scientiarum Parisiensis Academiae Correspondente, et a Theodoro De Almeida Ejusdem Congregationis Presbytero, ac Physicae Publico Professore

Theodoro de Almeida

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Observationes Eclipsium Satellitum Jovis Ulissipone Habitae à Joanne Chevalier, Presbytero Congregationis Oratorii, Regiaeque Londinensis Societatis Socio, Anno 1757

Joanne Chevalier

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A Remarkable Case of the Efficacy of the Bark in a Mortification. In a Letter to William Watson, M. D. F. R. S. from Mr. Richard Grindall, Surgeon to the London Hospital

Richard Grindall

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A Letter to the Rev. Tho. Birch, D. D. Secret. R. S. from John Pringle, M. D. F.R.S. Inclosing Two Papers Communicated to Him by Robert Whytt, M. D. F. R. S

John Pringle, Robert Whytt, Lord Walpole, Patrick Brydone, Elizabeth Foster and Robert Brydone

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An Account of Some Fossile Fruits, and Other Bodies, Found in the Island of Shepey. By James Parsons, M. D. F. R. S

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Observations upon the Comet That Appeared in the Months of September and October 1757, Made at the Royal Observatory by Ja. Bradley, D. D. Astronomer Royal, F. R. S. and Member of the Royal Academy of Sciences at Paris

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Remarks upon the Heat of the Air in July 1757. in an Extract of a Letter from John Huxham, M. D. F. R. S. to William Watson, M. D. F. R S. Dated at Plymouth 19th of That Month. With Additional Remarks by Dr. Watson

John Huxham and Dr. Watson

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A Letter to the Rev. Thomas Birch, D. D. Secr. R. S. concerning the Number of the People of England; By the Rev. Mr. Richard Forster, Rector of Great Shefford in Berkshire

Richard Forster

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Remarks on the Different Temperature of the Air at Edystone, from That Observed at Plymouth, between the 7th and 14th of July 1757. By Mr. John Smeaton, F. R. S

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An Account of the Earthquake Felt in the Island of Sumatra, in the East-Indies, in November and December 1756. In a Letter from Mr. Perry to the Rev. Dr. Stukeley, Dated at Fort Marlborough, in the Island of Sumatra, Feb. 20. 1757. Communicated by the Rev. Wm. Stukeley, M. D. F. R. S

Mr. Perry and Wm. Stukeley

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An Account of the Earthquake in the West Parts of Cornwall, July 15th 1757. By the Rev. William Borlase, M. A. F. R. S. Communicated by the Rev. Charles Lyttelton, LL. D. Dean of Exeter, F. R. S

William Borlase and Charles Lyttelton

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An Account of the Extraordinary Heat of the Weather in July 1757, and of the Effects of It. In a Letter from John Huxham, M. D. F. R. S. to Wm. Watson, M. D. F. R. S

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An Account of the Fossile Thigh-Bone of a Large Animal, Dug up at Stonesfield, Near Woodstock, in Oxfordshire. In a Letter to Mr. Peter Collinson, F. R. S. from Mr. Joshua Platt

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A Discourse on the Usefulness of Inoculation of the Horned Cattle to Prevent the Contagious Distemper among Them. In a Letter to the Right Hon. George Earl of Macclesfield, P. R. S. from Daniel Peter Layard, M. D. F. R. S

Daniel Peter Layard

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An Account of Two Extraordinary Cases of Gall-Stones. By James Johnstone, M. D. of Kidderminster. Communicated by the Rev. Charles Lyttelton, L. L. D. Dean of Exeter

James Johnstone and Charles Lyttelton

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A Remarkable Case of Cohesions of All the Intestines, &c. in a Man of about Thirty-Four Years of Age, Who Died Some Time Last Summer, and Afterwards Fell under the Inspection of Mr. Nicholas Jenty

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Of the Best Form of Geographical Maps. By the Rev. Patrick Murdoch, M. A. F. R. S

Patrick Murdoch

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Observations on the Limax Non Cochleata Purpur Ferens, The Naked Snail Producing Purple. By John Andrew Peyssonel, M. D. F. R. S. Translated from the French

John Andrew Peyssonel

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New Observations upon the Worms That form Sponges. By John Andrew Peyssonel, M. D. F. R. S. Translated from the French

John Andrew Peyssonel

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Account of an Experiment, by Which It Appears, That Salt of Steel Does Not Enter the Lacteal Vessels; With Remarks. In a Letter to the Rev. Tho. Birch, D. D. Secr. R. S. By Edward Wright, M. D

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An Account of an Earthquake Felt at Lingfield in Surrey, and Edenbridge in Kent, on the 24th of January 1758. By James Burrow, Esq; R. S. V. P

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An Account of the Late Discoveries of Antiquities at Herculaneum, and of an Earthquake There; In a Letter from Camillo Paderni, Keeper of the Museum at Herculaneum, and F. R. S. to Tho. Hollis, Esq; F. R. S. Dated Portici, Feb. 1. 1758

Camillo Paderni

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A Further Attempt to Facilitate the Resolution of Isoperimetrical Problems. By Mr. Thomas Simpson, F. R. S

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Observations on the Alga Marina Latifolia; The Sea Alga with Broad Leaves. By John Andrew Peyssonel, M. D. F. R. S. Translated from the French

John Andrew Peyssonel

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Observatio Eclipsis Lunaris Facta Matriti a Pa. Joanne Wendlingen, Societatis Jesu, in Regali Observatorio Collegii Imperialis Ejusdem Societatis, Die 30 Julii 1757

Joanne Wendlingen and Matthew Maty

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Observations upon a Slight Earthquake, Tho' Very Particular, Which May Lead to the Knowlege of the Cause of Great and Violent Ones, That Ravage Whole Countries, and Overturn Cities. By John Andrew Peyssonel, M D. F. R. S. Translated from the French

John Andrew Peyssonel

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A Catalogue of the Fifty Plants from Chelsea Garden, Presented to the Royal Society by the Worshipful Company of Apothecaries, for the Year 1757, Pursuant to the Direction of Sir Hans Sloane, Baronet, Med. Reg. & Soc. Reg. Nuper Praeses, by John Wilmer, M. D. Clariss. Societatis Pharmaceut. Lond. Socius, Hort. Chelsean. Praesectus & Praelector Botanic

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An Account of the Black Assize at Oxford, from the Register of Merton College in That University. Communicated by John Ward, LL. D. With Some Additional Remarks

John Ward and Tho. Birch

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A Description of the Plan of Peking, the Capital of China; Sent to the Royal Society by Father Gaubil, è Societate Jesu. Translated from the French

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An Account of Some Experiments concerning the Different Refrangibility of Light. By Mr. John Dollond. With a Letter from James Short, M. A. F.R.S. Acad. Reg. Suec. Soc

John Dollond and James Short

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An Account of Some Extraordinary Effects Arising from Convulsions; Being Part of a Letter to John Huxham, M. D. and F. R. S. from William Watson, M. D. F. R. S

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An Account of the Heat of the Weather in Georgia: In a Letter from His Excellency Henry Ellis, Esq; Governor of Georgia, and F. R. S. to John Ellis, Esq; F. R. S

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The Invention of a General Method for Determining the Sum of Every 2d, 3d, 4th, or 5th, &c. Term of a Series, Taken in Order; The Sum of the Whole Series Being Known. By Thomas Simpson, F. R. S

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Abstract of a Letter from Mr. William Arderon, F.R.S. to Mr. Henry Baker, F. R. S. on the Giving Magnetism and Polarity to Brass. Communicated by Mr. Baker

William Arderon and Mr. Baker

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A Description of the Fossil Skeleton of an Animal Found in the Alum Rock Near Whitby. By Mr. Wooller. Communicated by Charles Morton, M. D. F. R. S

Charles Morton and Mr. Wooller

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A Discourse on the Cinnamon, Cassia, or Canella. By Taylor White, Esquire, F. R. S

Taylor White and Thomas Combes

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An Account of an Extraordinary Shower of Black Dust, That Fell in the Island of Zetland 20th October 1755. In a Letter from Sir Andrew Mitchell, of Westshore, Bart. to John Pringle, M. D. F. R. S

Andrew Mitchell

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An Account of an Extraordinary Case of a Diseased Eye: In a Letter to Matthew Maty, M. D. F. R. S. By Daniel Peter Layard, M. D. F. R. S

Daniel Peter Layard

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Singular Observations upon the Manchenille Apple. By John Andrew Peyssonnel, M. D. F. R. S. Translated from the French

John Andrew Peyssonnel

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An Account of the Sea Polypus, by Mr. Henry Baker, F.R.S

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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69

Some Observations on the History of the Norfolk Boy. By J. Wall, M. D. In a Letter to the Rev. Charles Lyttelton, LL. D. Dean of Exeter

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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70

The Strange Effects of Some Effervescent Mixtures; In a Letter from Dr. James Mounsey, Physician of the Russian Army, and F. R. S. to Mr. Henry Baker, F. R. S. Communicated by Mr. Baker

James Mounsey and Mr. Baker

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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71

An Account of a Visitation of the Leprous Persons in the Isle of Guadaloupe: In a Letter to Mons. Damonville, Counsellor and Assistant-Judge at Martinico, and in the Office of King's Physician at Guadaloupe. By John Andrew Peyssonel, M.D. F.R.S. Translated from the French

John Andrew Peyssonel, Lemoine and Moulon

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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english

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72

An Account of Some Trees Discovered Under-Ground on the Shore at Mount's-Bay in Cornwall: In a Letter from the Rev. Mr. William Borlase, F. R. S. to the Rev. Dr. Lyttelton, Dean of Exeter

William Borlase

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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english

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73

A Brief Botanical and Medical History of the Solanum Lethale, Bella-Donna, or Deadly Nightshade, by Mr. Richard Pultney. Communicated by Mr. William Watson, F. R. S

Richard Pultney and William Watson

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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english

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74

An Account of the Peat-Pit Near Newbury in Berkshire; In an Extract of a Letter from John Collet, M.D. to the Right Reverend Richard Lord Bishop of Ossory, F.R.S

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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75

An Account of the State of the Thermometer at the Hague on the 9th of January 1757. Extracted from a Letter of Mr. Abraham Trembley, F.R.S. to Tho. Birch, D.D. Secret. R.S

Abraham Trembley

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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english

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76

Experimental Examination of Platina. By William Lewis, M.B. F.R.S

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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english

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77

Experimental Examination of Platina. By William Lewis, M.B. F.R.S

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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english

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78

An Account of the Case of the Late Right Honourable Horace Lord Walpole; Being a Sequel to His Own Account Published in the Philosophical Transactions, Vol.xlvii. p. 43. and 472

Lord Walpole, John Pringle and Robert Whytt

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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english

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79

Remarks on the Opinion of Henry Eeles, Esq; Concerning the Ascent of Vapour, Published in the Philosoph. Transact. Vol. xlix. Part i. p. 124. By Erasmus Darwin, M. D. Communicated by Mr. William Watson, F. R. S

Erasmus Darwin and William Watson

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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english

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english, 1757-1758

80

An Account of a New-Discovered Species of the Snipe or Tringa: In a Letter to the Rev. Tho. Birch, D. D. F. R. S. from Mr. George Edwards, Librarian of the College of Physicians

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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english

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81

Observations on an Evening, or Rather Nocturnal, Solar Iris. By Mr. George Edwards, Librarian of the College of Physicians

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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english

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82

An Account of Some Extraordinary Tumors upon the Head of a Labouring Man, Now in St. Bartholomew's Hospital. By James Parsons, M. D. F. R. S

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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english

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83

A Remarkable Case of an Aneurism, or Disease of the Principal Artery of the Thigh, Occasioned by a Fall. To Which is Prefixed a Short Account of the Uncertainty of the Distinguishing Symptoms of This Disease. By Jos. Warner, F. R. S. and Surgeon to Guy's Hospital

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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english

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84

Farther Experiments for Increasing the Quantity of Steam in a Fire-Engine. By Keane Fitz-Gerald, Esq; F. R. S

Keane Fitz-Gerald

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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english

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85

The Resolution of a General Proposition for Determining the Horary Alteration of the Position of the Terrestrial Equator, from the Attraction of the Sun and Moon: With Some Remarks on the Solutions Given by Other Authors to That Difficult and Important Problem. By Mr. Tho. Simpson, F. R. S

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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english

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86

Remarks upon the Letter of Mr. John Ellis, F. R. S. to Philip Carteret Webb, Esq; F. R. S. Printed in the Philosophical Transactions, Vol. xlix. Part ii. p. 806. By Mr. Philip Miller, F. R. S

John Ellis and Philip Miller

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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english

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87

An Answer to the Preceding Remarks. By Mr. John Ellis, F. R. S

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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88

A Letter to the Right Honourable the Earl of Macclesfield, President of the Royal Society, from the Rev. William Brakenridge, D. D. F. R. S. Containing an Answer to the Account of the Numbers and Increase of the People of England, by the Rev. Mr. Forster

William Brakenridge and Mr. Forster

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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english

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89

Observations on the Late Comet in September and October 1757; Made at the Hague by Mr. D. Klinkenberg: In a Letter to the Rev. James Bradley, D. D. Astronomer Royal, and F. R. S, and Member of the Royal Academy of Sciences at Paris. Translated from the Low Dutch

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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english

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90

Concerning the Fall of Water Under Bridges. By Mr. J. Robertson, F. R. S

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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english

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91

An Account of the Case of a Boy Troubled with Convulsive Fits Cured by the Discharge of Worms. By the Rev. Richard Oram, M. A. Chaplain to the Lord Bishop of Ely

Richard Oram, John Gaze and Henry Baker

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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92

A Short Dissertation on Maps and Charts: In a Letter to the Rev. Thomas Birch, D. D. and Secret. R. S. By Mr. Wm. Mountaine, F. R. S

William Mountaine

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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93

A Remarkable Instance of Four Rough Stones, That Were Discovered in an Human Urinary Bladder, Contrary to the Received Opinion; And Successfully Extracted by the Lateral Method of Cutting for the Stone. By Mr. Joseph Warner, F. R. S. and Surgeon to Guy's-Hospital

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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english

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94

A Dissertation on the Antiquity of Glass in Windows. In a Letter to the Rev. Tho. Birch, D. D. Secret. R. S. By the Rev. John Nixon, M. A. F. R. S

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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english

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95

An Account of an Extraordinary Case of the Efficacy of the Bark in the Delirium of a Fever. By Nic. Munckley, M. D. Physician to Guy's-Hospital, and F. R. S

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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english

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96

An Account of the Case of the First Joint of the Thumb Torn off, with the Flexor Tendon in Its Whole Extent Torn Out. By Robert Home, Late Surgeon to the Thirtieth Regiment of Foot, and Surgeon at Kingston upon Hull. In a Letter to John Pringle, M. D. F. R. S

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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english

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97

An Account of the Distilling Water Fresh from Sea-Water by Wood-Ashes. By Capt. William Chapman: In a Letter to John Fothergill, M. D

William Chapman

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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english

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98

An Historical Memoir concerning a Genus of Plants Called Lichen, by Micheli, Haller, and Linnaeus; And Comprehended by Dillenius under the Terms Usnea, Coralloides, and Lichenoides: Tending Principally to Illustrate Their Several Uses. Communicated by Wm. Watson, M. D. F. R. S

Micheli, Haller, Linnaeus, Wm. Watson and Dillenius

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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english

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99

An Account of the Fossile Bones of an Allegator, Found on the Sea-Shore, Near Whitby in Yorkshire. In a Letter to John Fothergill, M. D. from Capt. William Chapman

William Chapman

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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english

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100

An Attempt to Improve the Manner of Working the Ventilators by the Help of the Fire-Engine. In a Letter to Tho. Birch, D. D Secret. R. S. from Keane Fitz-Gerald, Esq; F. R. S

Keane Fitz-Gerald

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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english

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101

An Account of an Extraordinary Storm of Hail in Virginia. By Francis Fauquier, Esq; Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, and F. R. S. Communicated by William Fauquier, Esq; F. R. S

Francis Fauquier and William Fauquier

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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english

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102

Observatio Eclipsis Lunae Die 30 Julii 1757. Habita Olissipone à Joanne Chevalier, Congregationis Oratorii Presbytero, é Regia Londinensi Societate. Communicated by Jacob De Castro Sarmiento, M D F. R. S

Joanne Chevalier and Jacob de Castro Sarmiento

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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english

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103

Of the Irregularities in the Motion of a Satellite Arising from the Spheroidical Figure of Its Primary Planet: In a Letter to the Rev. James Bradley D. D. Astronomer Royal, F. R. S. and Member of the Royal Academy of Sciences at Paris; By Mr. Charles Walmesley, F. R. S. and Member of the Royal Academy of Sciences at Berlin, and of the Institute of Bologna

Charles Walmesley

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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english

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104

An Account of Several Rare Species of Barnacles. In a Letter to Mr. Isaac Romilly, F. R. S. from John Ellis, Esq; F. R. S

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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english

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105

Extract of a Letter to John Eaton Dodsworth, Esq; from Dr. George Forbes of Bermuda, Relating to the Patella, or Limpet Fish, Found There

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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106

Errata

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107

Back Matter

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108

Experiments on Applying the Rev. Dr. Hales's Method of Distilling Salt-Water to the Steam-Engine. By Keane Fitzgerald, Esq; F. R. S

Keane Fitzgerald

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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english

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109

An Account of the Effects of Electricity in Paralytic Cases. In a Letter to John Pringle, M. D. F. R. S. from Benjamin Franklin, Esq; F. R. S

Benjamin Franklin

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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english

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110

Trigonometry Abridged. By the Rev. Patrick Murdoch, A. M. F. R. S

Patrick Murdoch

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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english

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111

A Dissertation upon the Phoenician Numeral Characters Antiently Used at Sidon. In a Letter to the Rev. Thomas Birch, D. D. Secret. R. S. from the Rev. John Swinton, M. A. of Christ-Church, Oxon, F. R. S

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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english

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112

An Account of the Temple of Serapis at Pozzuoli in the Kingdom of Naples: In a Letter to John Ward, LL.D. and R.S. Vice-Praes. by the Rev. John Nixon, M.A. F.R.S

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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english

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113

A Description of Some Thermometers for Particular Uses. By the Right Honourable the Lord Charles Cavendish, V. P. R. S

Charles Cavendish

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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english

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114

Cases of the Remarkable Effects of Blisters in Lessening the Quickness of the Pulse in Coughs, Attended with Infarction of the Lungs and Fever: By Robert Whytt, M. D. F. R. S. Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, and Professor of Medicine in the University of Edinburgh

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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english

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115

De Rariori Quadam Orthoceratitis Specie, in Suecia Reperta, Tractatus: In Literis a Nicholao De Himsel, M. D. Riga Livono, ad Gul. Watson, M. D. R.SS

Nicholao de Himsel

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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english

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116

Observations upon the Corona Solis Marina Americana; The American Sea-Sun-Crown. By John Andrew Peyssonel, M. D. F. R. S. Translated from the French

John Andrew Peyssonel

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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english

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117

An Account of the Impressions of Plants on the Slates of Coals: In a Letter to the Right Honourable George Earl of Macclesfield, President of the R.S. from Mr. Emanuel Mendes da Costa, F.R.S

Emanuel Mendes da Costa

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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118

Remarks on Dr. Job Baster's Observationes de Corallinis, &c. Printed above, p. 258. In a Letter to the Right Honourable George Earl of Macclesfield, President of the R. S. from Mr. John Ellis, F. R. S

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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english

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119

Some Observations upon the Sleep of Plants; And an Account of That Faculty, Which Linnaeus Calls Vigiliae Florum; With an Enumeration of Several Plants, Which are Subject to That Law. Communicated to Wm. Watson, M. D. F. R. S. by Mr. Richard Pultney of Leicester

Richard Pultney

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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english

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120

A Further Account of the Effects of Electricity in the Cure of Some Diseases: In a Letter from Mr. Patrick Brydone to Dr. Robert Whytt, Professor of Medicine in the University of Edinburgh, and F.R.S

Patrick Brydone

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Philosophical Transactions (1665-1678)

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1757-1758

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english

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