Letters, 1800 May 29-30, London, to Sir Joseph Banks, London.

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Letters, 1800 May 29-30, London, to Sir Joseph Banks, London.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/6830976

Discusses Thomas Garnett's errors in attributing Volta's discoveries to the French; includes draft of Rumford's statement for Garnett to read before the Royal Institution.

2 letters. 23 cm.

Dartmouth College Library

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