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Letter from Gilbert Meason, Edinburgh to Joseph Black , 4 September 1782

 Item
Identifier: Coll-16/II/180-181

Scope and Contents

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.

Dates

  • Creation: 4 September 1782

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Full Extent

1 letter

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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