Collins could not give a detailed account but de Sluze and Gregory learnt something of Newton's work through Collins . Barrow resigned the Lucasian chair in 1669 to devote himself to divinity, recommending that Newton (still only 27 years old) be appointed in his place.
Collins ay hindi magbigay ng detalyadong account ngunit de Sluze at Gregory learnt something ng Newton's trabaho sa pamamagitan ng Collins. Barrow nahahanda Lucasian ang silya sa 1669 upang italaga ang sarili sa diyos, nagrerekomenda na ang Newton (pa lamang ng 27 years old) ay hihirangin sa kanyang lugar.