| RefNo | MS/859/2/41 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Richard Chenevix, Montjeron par Villeneuve St Georges, Dept de Seine & Oise, France, to Charles Hatchett, Bellevue House, Chelsea |
| Creator | Chenevix; Richard (1774-1830); Irish chemist and mineralogist |
| Recipient | Hatchett; Charles (1765-1847); British chemist |
| Date | 10 June 1821 |
| Description | Explaining the error over the 400-franc wine bill, a 'French inaccuracy'. On a gang of French coiners who counterfeited using platina and copper covered with a thin layer of gold. They were discovered by accident. Their coins were examined by cutting across and scrutinizing under a strong lens. They were later arrested attempting to buy platina. Chenevix has found the ideal man for Brande, a Scottish doctor studying in France. Comments on the scandal and indecency of French debating chambers. The opinion of Malthus on Chenevix's articles for the Edinburgh Review: 'he is instigating war and making bad blood between the two countries'. |
| Extent | 3p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA5521 | Chenevix; Richard (c 1774 - 1830) | c 1774 - 1830 |