This collection relates chiefly to the natural sciences and the Royal Society’s interest in the natural history of Colonial America, and spans the years 1661-1794. Topics include climate, earthquakes, astronomy, flora, and fauna. Colonies represented include Virginia, New England, New York, the Carolinas, Bermuda, and the West Indies. The documents from this collection were reproduced from the Classified Papers and Early Letters series, with a lone item from the Manuscripts General series. Correspondents include Paul Dudley, Cotton Mather, and John Winthrop. Photostats of originals that were at Burlington House (London) when reproduced have since been moved to Carlton House Terrace.
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