| RefNo | MS/743/1/8 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from George Wilson, Elm Cottage, Edinburgh, to 'Dear King John' [John Hall Gladstone] |
| Creator | Wilson; George (1818–1859); British chemist |
| Recipient | Gladstone; John Hall (1827-1902); British physical chemist |
| Date | 12 March 1855 |
| Description | Waits eagerly for Gladstone's publication on chemical affinity and comments on his Royal Institution abstract. On the scarlet bromide of gold and an extended discussion on chemical questions. Comments on his appointment as Director of the Industrial Museum of Scotland. On gunpowder and gunpowder devices. |
| Extent | 6p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| AccessStatus | Open |