| Reference number | L&P/1/76 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, 'Some observations on Mr Sutton's invention to extract the foul air from the well and other parts of ships' from William Watson to Martin Folkes |
| Date | 4 December 1741 |
| Description | Letter and paper.
Subject: Chemistry/Physiology
Published in Philosophical Transactions, as 'Some observations upon Mr. Sutton's invention to extract the soul and stinking air from the well and other parts of ships, with critical remarks upon the use of windsails'.
Read 1 April 1742. |
| Extent | 16p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| Access status | Open |
| Related material | DOI: 10.1098/rstl.1742.0024 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA7588 | Watson; Sir; William (1715 - 1787) | 1715 - 1787 |
| NA8378 | Folkes; Martin (1690 - 1754); antiquary and natural philosopher | 1690 - 1754 |