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0 letters from Humphry Davy; 1 letter from Alexander McLeay

Humphry Davy

Chemist

Born: 17 December 1778

Died: 29 May 1829

Elected to the Royal Society Fellowship: 17/11/1803

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Alexander McLeay

Born: 1767

Died: 1848

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Humphry Davy

Alexander McLeay

Autograph letter signed by sender. This letter is marked 'private'. Refers to his arrival at the 'colony' and disappointment at finding tat nothing had been done towards the movement of the arc of the meridian. Recommendations to the government for the employment of certain people. Refers to the observatory, instruments, and the Royal Society's publications.

29 July 1826 Sender: Alexander McLeay Reference number: HS/13/11