| RefNo | MS/743/1/52 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from David Brewster, Allerly, Melrose, to [John Hall] Gladstone |
| Creator | Brewster; Sir David (1781-1868); British natural philosopher and academic administrator |
| Recipient | Gladstone; John Hall (1827-1902); British physical chemist |
| Date | 5 June 1861 |
| Description | Would like Gladstone's views on the work of Bunsen and Kirchhoff. His and Gladstone's joint paper has been sent to the editor. Brewster is thinking of publishing experiments performed in 1842 on lines produced by the combustion of salts and minerals. Mentions likely opposition to Gladstone's report from Trinity House. |
| Extent | 4p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA7450 | Brewster; Sir; David (1781 - 1868); natural philosopher | 1781 - 1868 |