University of Edinburgh Archive and Manuscript Collections

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, 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.

Letter from Joseph Black, Edinburgh to his father, John Black, dated 23 November 1754. The letter is about sending a copy of his M. D. thesis and about its reception, etc. He mentions Professor John Anderson of Glasgow. John Black is still at Bordeaux and Joseph Black suggests Monsieur de Secondat (Montesquieu) may like to see the thesis.

Letter from Joseph Black, Edinburgh to his father, John Black, dated 2 September 1755. The letter is about the death of Montesquieu and the publication of his experiments on magnesia in essays physical and literary. Joseph Black states his intention to attend the hospitals in London.

Letter from Joseph Black, Edinburgh to his nephew, George Black, dated 9 November 1799. The letter is about the property of Ballintagart and the law relating to inheritance. Joseph Black also mentions Montesquieu's letter to his father which he would like to have and Adam Ferguson.

Written note by Joseph Black about his father, John Black's friendship with Montesquieu, undated.