Miscellaneous papers, 1845-1880.

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Miscellaneous papers, 1845-1880.

Letters relating to the Calculus of Chemical Operations. Correspondents include letters from some eminent 19th century scientists including: A. W. Williamson, William Odling, William F. Donkin, Sir John Herschel. Miscellaneous correspondence: correspondents include George Stokes, Edward Frankland, Joseph Hooker. Miscellaneous material includes sketch by Michael Faraday to illustrate apparatus for liquifaction of hydriodic acid, and Ms in unknown hand "Family of Brodie of Brodie," a pedigree in long form.

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Faraday, Michael, 1791-1867

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English physicist and chemist. From the guide to the Michael Faraday letter, 1867 May 1, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections) English chemist and physicist. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Royal Institution, to Benjamin Dockray, 1856 Jan. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 607104668 Chemist, physicist. From the description of Michael Faraday letter, 1836. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 77010683 Engli...

Brodie, Benjamin C. (Benjamin Collins), Sir, 1817-1880

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Brodie, Benjamin, Sir, 1783-1862.

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Herschel, John F. W. (John Frederick William), 1792-1871

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