Catalogue Entry: THEM00033

Two letters from Humphrey Newton to John Conduitt, dated 17 January and 14 February 1727/8

Author: Humphrey Newton

Metadata: 17 January and 14 February 1727/8, in English , c. 2,168 words, each 4 pp.

Source: Keynes Ms. 135, King's College, Cambridge, UK

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Custodial History

Bought at the Sotheby sale by Keynes for £32.

Sotheby Lot

SL219

Contents

Humphrey Newton (no relation) was Newton's amanuensis from c. 1683-9. Both letters are largely given over to (rather vague) reminiscences of Newton.