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Wilson, Alexander, 1714-1786 (professor of astronomy, University of Glasgow)

 Person

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from Alexander Wilson to Joseph Black, 13 January 1783

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Identifier: Coll-16/I/128-129
Scope and Contents

Letter from Alexander Wilson to Joseph Black about the chemical compound colcothar and the grinding of a speculum.

Dates: 13 January 1783

Letter from Alexander Wilson to Joseph Black, 21 January 1768

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Identifier: Coll-16/I/26-27
Scope and Contents

Letter from Alexander Wilson, and his son, to Joseph Black regarding thermometers, clouds, air pressure and the evaporation of ice.

Dates: 21 January 1768

Letter from Professor Patrick Wilson to Joseph Black , 14 February 1788

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Identifier: Coll-16/III/69-70
Scope and Contents

Letter from Professor Patrick Wilson, Glasgow College to Joseph Black, dated 14 February 1788. The letter is about an inscription for Wilson's father's monument.

Dates: 14 February 1788

Letter from Professor Patrick Wilson to Joseph Black, 31 March 1788

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Identifier: Coll-16/II/76-77
Scope and Contents

Letter from Professor Patrick Wilson, Glasgow College to Joseph Black, dated 31 March 1788. The letter is about the inscription for Wilson's father's monument.

Dates: 31 March 1788

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Chemicals 1
Clouds 1
Evaporation 1
Ice 1
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