Joseph Priestley papers, 1777-1835.

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Joseph Priestley papers, 1777-1835.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/53101438

The collection contains Priestley's correspondence with Josiah Wedgwood, William Ashdowne, Rev. Thomas Belsham, Mr. Turner, Rev. Newcome Cappe, Sir George Leonard Staunton, George Thatcher, and John Vaughan; two drafts of his memoirs, review of his memoirs, a play ("Taking the Census"), sermon, his will, account book, and financial papers. Also, letters from his son, Joseph R. Priestley, and petition signed by his brother Timothy Priestley; letter from Sanuel S. Davids to Bishop Samuel Horsley about Priestley's writings.

1.17 cubic feet.

Pennsylvania State University Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7664635

Pennsylvania State University Libraries

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Cappe, Newcome, 1733-1800

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Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804

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Joseph Priestley was an English clergyman, political theorist, and physical scientist whose work contributed to advances in liberal political and religious thought and in experimental chemistry. He is best remembered for his contribution to the chemistry of gases. He relocated to Northumberland, Pa. From the description of Joseph Priestley papers, 1777-1835. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 53101438 Priestley and Vaughan, amongst others, founded...

Staunton, George, Sir, 1737-1801

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British diplomat. From the description of Papers, 1743-1885. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 20188599 Epithet: Secretary to Lord Macartney Title: Baronet British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000245.0x0002a0 ...

Wedgwood, Josiah, 1730-1795

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Sir Joseph Banks was an English naturalist and president of the Royal Society. From the guide to the Sir Joseph Banks papers, 1766-1820 (bulk), 1766-1820, (American Philosophical Society) English potter. From the description of Letter in autograph of Alexander Chisholm, signed : Etruria, to Thomas Wedgwood, 1787 Dec. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270589238 Epithet: of Add MS 35536 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Perso...

Horsley, Samuel, 1733-1806

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Belsham, Thomas, 1750-1829

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Vaughan, John ca. 20. Jh.

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Ashdowne, William, 1723-1810

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