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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
46 - Letters to James Watt, from Aimé Argand - 1785 - 1789
Ref No
MS 3219/4/1/6/46/17
Finding Number
MS 3219/4/100/17
Title
Letter. Aimé Argand (Montpellier) to James Watt (Birmingham [redirected from London; c/o Mr Matthews, 6 Green Lettuce Lane).
Level
Item
Date
23 March 1788
Description
[Concerning Mrs Watt's watch and Mr Duval's charges. Experiments to reduce proof spirits using vinegar process. News from Mr Montgolfier. Invitation to visit. Distillation. Order for a copying press].
Extent
1
Format
Item
Access Status
Open
Language
English
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