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Ref NoMS 3219/4/1/6/35/12
Finding NumberMS 3219/4/89/12
TitleLetter. Dr William Withering ([docket reads Lisbon]) to James Watt (Heathfield).
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DateMarch 1793
Description[His journey to Portugal and accomodation there. Intends to analyse the waters of the Calders. Visit to Cintra. The climate. His health. Description of the country near Lisbon; geology etc. ' Everything here that attracts attention comes from the Brazils, and they are called the eye of Portugal..'. Fear of the French fleet. The wine trade from Oporto. Imports. Industry. Taxes on land].
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Access StatusOpen
LanguageEnglish
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