| RefNo | AP/5/25/1 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Unpublished letter, regarding Macdonald's paper on bombs from Will [William] Roy to [Joseph] Planta |
| Date | 20 December 1786 |
| Description | In this covering letter from Will [William] Roy to Mr [Joseph] Planta preceding Macdonald's paper on bomb fuses, Roy reports that he is returning the manuscript to Planta. He writes that Macdonald's machine is not a significant improvement on current similar machines used in bomb making, but that it shows the engineer [Macdonald] has an interest in engineering improvements.
A graphite inscription top left reads 'To Mr Planta'.
Subject: Engineering / Military
Written by Roy in Argyll [Scotland]. |
| Extent | 2p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| RelatedRecord | AP/5/25 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA6264 | Roy; William (1726 - 1790) | 1726 - 1790 |
| NA3036 | Macdonald; John (1759 - 1831) | 1759 - 1831 |
| NA7198 | Planta; Joseph (1744 - 1827) | 1744 - 1827 |