Ref NoMS 3219/4/1/6/34/67
Finding NumberMS 3219/4/88/67
TitleCopy press letter with paper wrapper. James Watt (Birmingham) to Dr Joseph Black (——).
LevelItem
Date30 May 1780
Description2pp. Separate folded paper wrapper has been docketted by James Watt jr. with names of correspondents, date(s) of letter(s) and a summary of the contents.Has sent him Magellan's book on Heat. Application to Parl[iamen]t by Mr Alex[ande]r Fordyce for exemption from duties upon Salt used in makiung Alkalis. Mr Keir and himself about to present similar Petitions. Mr Keir's proposal about taking out a patent. Remarks on Latent Heat and Bulk of Steam. Partners no. 67)
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