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Black, Joseph, 1728-1799 (professor of chemistry, University of Edinburgh)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1728 - 1799

Found in 441 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from Joseph Black to his nephew, George Black, 23 November 1797

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Identifier: Coll-16/V/89-90
Scope and Contents

Letter from Joseph Black, Edinburgh to his nephew, George Black, dated 23 November 1797. The letter is about a proposed journey to Edinburgh by his brother George Black, and his own state of health.

Dates: 23 November 1797

Letter from Joseph Black to his nephew, George Black, 7 May 1798

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Identifier: Coll-16/V/95-96
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Letter from Joseph Black, Edinburgh to his nephew, George Black, dated 7 May 1798. The letter is about Professor Alexander Monro tertius' advice about an injury to George's knee.

Dates: 7 May 1798

Letter from Joseph Black to his nephew, George Black, 6 June 1798

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Identifier: Coll-16/V/97-98
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Letter from Joseph Black, Edinburgh to his nephew, George Black, dated 6 June 1798. The letter is about his George's knee and his own feeble state of health.

Dates: 6 June 1798

Letter from Joseph Black to his nephew, George Black, 17 August 1798

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Identifier: Coll-16/V/101-103
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Letter from Joseph Black, Edinburgh to his nephew, George Black, dated 16 August 1798. The letter is about George's knee and his nephew John. With the letter is enclosed a list of medical authorities.

Dates: 17 August 1798

Letter from Joseph Black to his nephew, George Black, 25 September 1798

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Identifier: Coll-16/V/104-105
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Letter from Joseph Black, Edinburgh to his nephew, George Black, dated 25 September 1798. The letter is about Colonel Burnet, Mr. [Adam] Ferguson and his daughter, Mary. Joseph Black states that his own health is better.

Dates: 25 September 1798

Letter from Joseph Black to his nephew, George Black, 8 October 1798

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Identifier: Coll-16/V/106-107
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Letter from Joseph Black, Edinburgh to his nephew, George Black, dated 8 October 1798. The letter is about George's knee injury, news of Nelson's victory at the Nile. It also mentions verses by Hafiz [sic, referring to poet Hafez] in Belfast News letter.

Dates: 8 October 1798

Letter from Joseph Black to his nephew, George Black, 13 November 1798

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Identifier: Coll-16/V/108-109
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Letter from Joseph Black, Edinburgh to his nephew, George Black, dated 13 November 1798. The letter is about French prisoners in Edinburgh Castle and it mentions a poem by "Hafiz" [referring to poet Hafez].

Dates: 13 November 1798

Letter from Joseph Black to his nephew, George Black, 24 January 1799

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Identifier: Coll-16/V/110-111
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Letter from Joseph Black, Edinburgh to his nephew, George Black, dated 24 January 1799. The letter is about his brother's and wife's health. Joseph Black states that he himself is well.

Dates: 24 January 1799

Letter from Joseph Black to his nephew, George Black , 26 May 1799

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Identifier: Coll-16/V/114-115
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Letter from Joseph Black, Edinburgh to his nephew, George Black, dated 26 May 1799. The letter is about the French flax, Lord Bridport [Alexander Hood] and mentions Adam Ferguson's account of naval telegraphy. Joseph Black states he has been ill but is recovering.

Dates: 26 May 1799

Letter from Joseph Black to his nephew, George Black, 12 June 1799

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Identifier: Coll-16/V/116-117
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Letter from Joseph Black, Hope Park, Edinburgh to his nephew, George Black, dated 12 June 1799. The letter is about giving condolences to his nephew on the illnesses of his parents, and providing medical advice.

Dates: 12 June 1799

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Chemistry 10
Bleaching 8
Polypodiaceae, Classification of 7
Social Interaction 7
Medicine 6