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Ref NoMS 3219/4/1/6/44/5
Finding NumberMS 3219/4/98/5
TitleLetter. Dr P. Sylvestre (London; 1 Staples Inn Buildings, Holborn) to James Watt (Birmingham).
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Date14 July 1785
Description[He wishes to settle in England as a physician. He studied in Montpellier and has been in Geneva for a year. The change of government there has driven him abroad. He has been two years in Edinburgh, increasing his medical knowledge. His friendship with Dr Beddoes, who suggested he settle at Broseley, Shropshire. Mr Guyot suggested he follow James Watt’s advice].
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