Documents concernant Lavoisier, 195-?

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Documents concernant Lavoisier, 195-?

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Typed transcriptions of French revolutionary government documents (ca. 1793-1794) concerning Antoine Laurent Lavoisier's imprisonment and the distribution of his effects after his execution, in five notebooks in paper wrappers, numbered v.1-5. Includes an inventory of his library done shortly after his death (in v.1), and documents indicating where his scientific equipment and other possessions were distributed by the government. Documents are not in chronological order.

5 notebooks in 1 v. ; 29 cm.

Cornell University Library

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Cornell University Library

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