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Letter, 'A sample of gold sent from tin-works' from William Lemon to Revd W Borlase

Reference number: L&P/2/350

Date: 01 May 1753

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Subject: Geology

Read 24 May 1753

Reference number
L&P/2/350
Earliest possible date
01 May 1753
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Ink on paper
Page extent
3 pages
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Manuscript

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Letter, 'A sample of gold sent from tin-works' from William Lemon to Revd W Borlase, 01 May 1753, L&P/2/350, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/l-and-p_2_350/letter-a-sample-of-gold-sent-from-tin-works-from-william-lemon-to-revd-w-borlase, accessed on 14 October 2024

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    Dates: 1741-1806

    'Letters and Papers' contains the scientific correspondence sent to the Royal Society through the 18th century, many of which were published in its journal.

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