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MS 3219 - James Watt and Family Papers - 13th century - 1873
4 - Records of James Watt (1736 - 1819)
1 - Incoming correspondence of James Watt - 1761-1819
6 - 'Other' files of correspondence - 1761 - 1819
34 - Letters from Joseph Black - 1780 - 1789
Ref No
MS 3219/4/1/6/34/54
Finding Number
MS 3219/4/88/54
Title
Letter. Dr Joseph Black (Edinburgh) to James Watt (Heathfield).
Level
Item
Date
11 November 1797
Description
[He has received the specimens of Mr Boulton's coinage. Scheele's experiments on oxygen gas at Gex and Upsal. Manganese and nickel. Nitric acid not successful as a cure for syphilis. Rhubarb cultivation. Diet]. Partners no. 186)
Extent
1
Format
Item
Access Status
Open
Language
English
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