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Letter, regarding missing manuscript from J [John] Davy to unknown recipient

Reference number: PT/52/i

Date: 18 February 1852

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Letter from Davy explaining that he is unable to find a manuscript requested by the recipient. It is unclear to which manuscript this refers.

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PT/52/i
Earliest possible date
18 February 1852
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Ink on paper
Page extent
1 page
Format
Manuscript

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John Davy

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John Davy, Letter, regarding missing manuscript from J [John] Davy to unknown recipient, 18 February 1852, PT/52/i, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/pt_52_i/letter-regarding-missing-manuscript-from-j-john-davy-to-unknown-recipient, accessed on 10 November 2025

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    Dates: 1802 - 1865

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