Black, Joseph, 1728-1799 (professor of chemistry, University of Edinburgh)
Dates
- Existence: 1728 - 1799
Found in 441 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from George Mackay to Joseph Black, 12 December 1788
Letter from George Mackay, Ravenhead to Joseph Black, dated 12 December 1788. The letter is about Mr Young and the use of salt for vitrifaction.
Letter from George Moir to Joseph Black, 19 March 1773
Letter from George Moir to Joseph Black forwarding a sample of Peterhead mineral water.
Letter from George Skene to Joseph Black, 25 March 1773
Letter from George Moir to Joseph Black regarding Peterhead mineral water.
Letter from Gilbert Meason, Edinburgh to Joseph Black , 4 September 1782
Letter from Gilbert Meason, Edinburgh to Joseph Black, dated 4 September 1782. The letter is about sending water samples which were causing corrosion in a steam engine, and is entitled "Experiments on the Water of Wanlock head Engine". The items also include a draft report by Joseph Black.
Letter from Gilbert Meason to Joseph Black, 21 August 1782
Letter from Gilbert Meason, Edinburgh to Joseph Black, dated 21 August 1782. The letter is about sending water samples which were causing corrosion in a steam engine and it mentions James Watt. The item also include a draft report by Joseph Black.
Letter from Henry Cort to Joseph Black, 9 January 1787
Letter from Henry Cort, Gosport to Joseph Black, dated 9 January 1787. The letter is about nail making, etc.
Letter from Henry Cort to Joseph Black, 18 February 1787
Letter from Henry Cort, Gosport to Joseph Black, dated 18 February 1787. The letter is about iron manufacture, anchors etc.
Letter from Henry McLagan to Joseph Black, 10 August 1791
Letter from Henry McLagan, Spa to Joseph Black, dated 10 August 1791. The letter is about McLagan seeking recommendations as a medical attendant.
Letter from Henry Menish to Joseph Black, 10 August 1780
Letter from Dr Henry Menish to Joseph Black about minerals and medical matters.
Letter from Henry Menish to Joseph Black, December 1791
Letter from Henry Menish, Chelmsford to Joseph Black, dated December 1791. The letter is about chemical theory, latent heat, electrolysis and brickmaking.
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