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Letter from Joseph Black to his father, John Black, 2 September 1755

 Item
Identifier: Coll-16/V/11

Scope and Contents

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.

Dates

  • Creation: 2 September 1755

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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