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Letter from Joseph Black to his nephew, George Black, 8 October 1798

 Item
Identifier: Coll-16/V/106-107

Scope and Contents

Letter from Joseph Black, Edinburgh to his nephew, George Black, dated 8 October 1798. The letter is about George's knee injury, news of Nelson's victory at the Nile. It also mentions verses by Hafiz [sic, referring to poet Hafez] in Belfast News letter.

Dates

  • Creation: 8 October 1798

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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