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Copy of letter from Captain F to his brother , 1 March 1783

 Item
Identifier: Coll-16/II/106-107F

Scope and Contents

Copy of letter from Captain F to his brother in Edinburgh, dated 1 March 1783. The letter is about rusting of iron bolts in copper bottomed ships, e.g. the Victory. The item contains Joseph Black's draft reply.

Dates

  • Creation: 1 March 1783

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Extent

1 letter

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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