Letter from Alexander Wilson to Joseph Black, 21 January 1768

Item

Identifier: Coll-16/I/26-27

Scope and Contents

Letter from Alexander Wilson, and his son, to Joseph Black regarding thermometers, clouds, air pressure and the evaporation of ice.

Dates

Creation: 21 January 1768

Creator

Wilson, Alexander, 1714-1786 (professor of astronomy, University of Glasgow) (Person)

Language of Materials

English

Full Extent

From the Fonds: 1 metre

Additional Description

Physical Description

1 letter

Related Names

Subject

Black, Joseph, 1728-1799 (professor of chemistry, University of Edinburgh) (Person)
Wilson, Alexander, 1714-1786 (professor of astronomy, University of Glasgow) (Person)
St George's Hospital (1733-:) (Organization)
University of Glasgow (Scottish University)) (Organization)

Subjects

Topical

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