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Reference numberCB/1/3/238
Alternative reference numberBLA.D.37
LevelItem
TitleLetter from B Delessert, Paris to Charles Blagden, Royal Society, Somerset House, Strand, London
Date10 May 1815
DescriptionThanks him for sending news of M Jomart and of his stay in England and of the particular attention of Sir Joseph Banks. Discusses the peace between England and France and the effect it will have on scientific relations. Hopes Blagden will now visit. Gives news of Blagden's friends in Paris and their plans. Thanks him for the papers he has sent for the notes on the railway and gas lights. Discusses financial transactions.
LanguageFrench
Extent1 sheet
FormatManuscript
Access statusOpen
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