| Reference number | CB/1/3/42 |
| Alternative reference number | BLA.C.35c |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from R Chenevix, Paris to Charles Blagden, Royal Society, Somerset House, London |
| Date | 30 November 1807 |
| Description | Has seen their friend at Arcueil and his friend formerly of the Rue Cristine, although will not visit the latter as he despises him. Science does not stand as high in the public opinion as formerly. Discusses meeting of French Institute and their poor meeting room and Rumford. Discusses public opinion of Simon Mountebank. Discusses A R and his discoveries. Davy has been awarded the medal for Galvanism. Gives other news of the Institute [Paris Academy of Sciences]. |
| Extent | 1 sheet |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA5521 | Chenevix; Richard (c 1774 - 1830) | c 1774 - 1830 |