Letter : Inverness, Scotland, to George Dempster, 1789 Nov.

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Letter : Inverness, Scotland, to George Dempster, 1789 Nov.

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ALS, reporting results of Raspe's investigation of minerals found on Dempsters's estates at Skibo and [Polrossie?], Sutherland, Scotland. Raspe describes the presence or lack of specific minerals and possibilities for mining, and he recommends medicinal use of mineral waters found "under [Polrossie?] House." Bound in are an ALS from Dempster, Knightsbridge, 1789 May 7, to Francis Humberston Mackenzie, introducing Raspe; and a printed biographical article on Raspe from Book of Days, by Robert Chambers. ALS from Raspe to "Dear Sir," possibly Dempster, regarding accommodation during his confinement and mentioning his catalogue for James Tassie, n.d., mounted on sheet, is laid in. Brief notes in an unidentified hand appear on items.

1 v. ([12] p.) ; 32 cm.

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Raspe, Rudolf Erich, 1737-1794

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Writer, mineralogist; author of Baron Munchausen's Narrative of his Marvellous Travels. From the description of Letter : Inverness, Scotland, to George Dempster, 1789 Nov. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78380924 From the description of Letter : Inverness, Scotland, to George Dempster, 1789 Nov. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702148300 ...

Dempster, George, 1732-1818

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George Dempster of Dunnichen was born in Edinburgh in 1732, the grandson and namesake of a prosperous merchant and banker. He was educated at the University of St. Andrew and received legal training at the University of Edinburgh, becoming a member of the Faculty of Advocates in 1775 at the young age of 23. With his wealth, education and social standing, Dempster moved easily into the brilliant circle of Scottish Renaissance philosophers and literai that included David Hume, William Robinson, Ja...