Gregory, James, 1638-1675 (professor of mathematics, University of Edinburgh)
Found in 20 Collections and/or Records:
Catalogue of the Mathematical Works of the Learned Mr. Thomas Baker, c1683
D. Tchurnhausi meth: Quadraturarum de Act: Erud: M.S., c1688
An article on quadrature, perhaps in the hand of its author, 'Tchurnhaus', for the Acta, c1688.
De Parallaxi Magni Orbis. Jac. Gregorius, before 1675
A draft of the parallax method of proving the earth's motion, i.e., by measuring the angular distance between two stars from diametrically opposite points in the earth's orbit. This was consulted by David in the course of preparing his Astronomiae.
Euclid MS, c1670
This is a fragmentary treatment of Euclid. Its place on the index to Folio D is not clear.
Folio C, c1680-c1708
Folio D, c1670-c1705
The papers of David Gregory in Folio D consist of:
- An index, in David Gregory's hand, to the original collection, and part of a manuscript on Euclid, in James Gregorie's hand.
Geometriae Propositiones Quaedam Generales, 1663-1675
Some general theorems in geometry, with numerous diagrams.
Index Chartarum in M.S. C. in folio, 1700
An index, in Gregory's hand, to the material he designated as Folio C.
Jac: Gregorii Methodus Depomendi aequationem. Cont: 4. fol., s.d.
Gregory's writeup of two of his uncle's notions in algebra.
Jac: Gregorius De Maximis et Minimis, c1660-1675
Thoughts on graphing certain functions, proceeding from earlier notes on Hudde. These are in the form of a letter (without address or name).