RefNo | MS/859/2/19 |
Level | Item |
Title | Letter from George Knox, Dublin, to C [Charles] Hatchett, Long Acre, London |
Creator | Knox; George (1765-1827); Irish politician |
Recipient | Hatchett; Charles (1765-1847); British chemist |
Date | 27 January 1810 |
Description | Ireland is a barren place for scientific news. Chevinix sails for Holyhead that night and Knox believes that the 'spirit of chemistry' will not be revived in him. Knox was pleased to hear of Hatchett's 'new society'. Relates the loss of his little girl, reducing his family to two. The health of Mrs Knox has been shaken as a result. |
Extent | 3p |
Format | Manuscript |
PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
Code | PersonName | Dates |
NA407 | Knox; George (1765 - 1827) | 1765 - 1827 |