University of Edinburgh Archive and Manuscript Collections

Draft of letter from Joseph Black to his father, John Black (final version at Joseph Black/I/6-7).

Letter from Joseph Black, Edinburgh to his brother George Black, dated 7 October 1793. The letter is about Montesquieu's letters to his father.

Letter from Joseph Black to his father, John Black, expressing a wish to stay longer in Edinburgh.

Letter from Joseph Black to his father, John Black, introducing Mr Somerville, grandson to John Gowdie, Principal of the University of Edinburgh.

Letter from Joseph Black to his father, John Black, relating family news and that he is thinking of buying a horse.

Letter from Joseph Black to his father, John Black, regarding a visit to the Carron Iron Works and linen bleaching.

Letter from Joseph Black, Glasgow to his father, John Black, Glasgow, dated 1 October 1751.

Letter from Joseph Black, Glasgow to his father, John Black, dated 22 April 1752.

Letter from Joseph Black, Edinburgh to his father, John Black, dated 2 December 1752. The letter is about stating his Edinburgh expenses will far exceed those of Glasgow and he mentions Mr and Mrs Russel. Black states he is thinking of doing his thesis on lime water and he details the experiments of Professor [Robert] Whytt and Professor [Charles] Alston on its use in treatment of the stone.

Letter from Joseph Black, Edinburgh to his father, John Black, dated 10 March 1753. The letter is about the value of chemical knowledge in medicine. He mentions Montesquieu but is too busy to visit him in France, with 5 classes, the shop and the infirmary to attend. He states he will require another year to finish his thesis.