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Arithmetic -- History -- 18th century

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Sally Brown Math Exercise Book

 Collection — Box BW 60, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 16911
Scope and Contents This collection contains one Exercise or Cypher Book created by Sally Brown for a classroom environment in the United States of America between 1786 and 1787. It demonstrates basic mathematical and measurement disciplines specifically geared toward a future of work in a mercantile economy. Various 18th century mathematical procedures and some proofs are showcased throughout the Exercise Book. ...
Dates: 1786-1787