Sir Humphry Davy correspondence, 1803-1822
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Papers | ||||
Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829.
Letter to [Alexander John Gaspard] Marcet; | Feb. 4, 1803 | 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. (see Sir Humphry Davy papers.) Asks to borrow an instrument which he will return. General physical description: 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||||
Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829.
Letter to [Alexander John Gaspard] Marcet; | July 9, [1803?] | 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. (see Sir Humphry Davy papers.) If he wishes anything, tomorrow is the last day for asking, for Davy leaves for Scotland the next day. General physical description: 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||||
Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829.
Letter to [Alexander John Gaspard] Marcet; | May 29, [1806] | 9x7-1/4 | ||
A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. (see Sir Humphry Davy papers.) Forwards paper which he promised. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829.
Letter to [Alexander John Gaspard] Marcet; | June 12, [1807] | 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. (see Sir Humphry Davy papers.) Concerning papers which are to be read. Does not know how his paper miscarried. General physical description: 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||||
Royal Society (Great Britain).
Letter to [Alexander John Gaspard] Marcet; | July 11, 1807 | 15x9-1/2 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Humphry Davy. 1p.and add.,end. (see Sir Humphry Davy papers.) Thanks for paper which will be printed. General physical description: 15x9-1/2 | ||||
Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829.
Letter to [Alexander John Gaspard] Marcet; | March 5, [1808] | 8x6-1/4 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. (see Sir Humphry Davy papers.) Will visit him on Sunday. Concerning Sir Joseph's opinion of Marcet. General physical description: 8x6-1/4 | ||||
Royal Society (Great Britain).
Letter to [Alexander John Gaspard Marcet]; | June 3, 1808 | 15x9 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Humphry Davy. 1p.and end. (see Sir Humphry Davy papers.) Notifies him of his election. General physical description: 15x9 | ||||
Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829.
Letter to [Alexander John Gaspard] Marcet; | July 26, [1808] | 8x6-1/4 | ||
A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. (see Sir Humphry Davy papers.) Can send mail to France for him. Will be glad to see him any evening at home. General physical description: 8x6-1/4 | ||||
Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829.
Letter to [Alexander John Gaspard] Marcet; | March 2, [1809] | 9x7-1/4 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. (see Sir Humphry Davy papers.) Sir Joseph will advance £100 for the botanical collection. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829.
Letter to [Alexander John Gaspard] Marcet; | June 5, 1809 | 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. (see Sir Humphry Davy papers.) He may use the laboratory at any time. General physical description: 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||||
Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829.
Letter to [Alexander John Gaspard] Marcet; | July 4, 1809 | 7-1/4x4-1/4 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. (see Sir Humphry Davy papers.) Will mention Berger to Sir Joseph [Banks?] tomorrow. May visit him soon. General physical description: 7-1/4x4-1/4 | ||||
Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829.
Letter to [Alexander John Gaspard] Marcet; | July 8, [1809] | 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. (see Sir Humphry Davy papers.) Sorry he misunderstood the day to visit them. Sir Joseph will help Berger. General physical description: 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||||
Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829.
Letter to [Alexander John Gaspard] Marcet; | Sept. 1, 1809 | 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 3p.and add.,end. (see Sir Humphry Davy papers.) Concerning chemistry. Friendly letter. General physical description: 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||||
Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829.
Letter to [Alexander John Gaspard] Marcet; | Jan. 1, [1810] | 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. (see Sir Humphry Davy papers.) Forwards copies of his last paper. General physical description: 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||||
Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829.
Letter to [Alexander John Gaspard] Marcet; | Sept. 8, [1810] | 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. (see Sir Humphry Davy papers.) Concerning a letter he is writing to Berger. General physical description: 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||||
Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829.
Letter to [Alexander John Gaspard] Marcet; | Oct. 4, 1810 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. (see Sir Humphry Davy papers.) Concerning chemical subjects. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829.
Letter to [Alexander John Gaspard Marcet]; | Oct. 28, 1810 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Dublin, A.L.S. 4p.,end. (see Sir Humphry Davy papers.) Concerning chemistry. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829.
Letter to [Alexander John Gaspard] Marcet; | Aug. 7, 1811 | 8x6-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. (see Sir Humphry Davy papers.) Concerning a business meeting. General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | ||||
Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829.
Letter to [Alexander John Gaspard] Marcet; | July 11, [1813] | 8x6-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. (see Sir Humphry Davy papers.) Will exchange apparatus if not satisfied. General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | ||||
Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829.
Letter to [Alexander John Gaspard] Marcet, London; | Aug. 3, 1813 | 7x9 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. (see Sir Humphry Davy papers.) Asks him to forward letter to Berzelius. General physical description: 7x9 | ||||
Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829.
Letter to [Alexander John Gaspard] Marcet; | Oct., 1813 | 9-1/4x7-1/2 | ||
L. 1p.and add.,end. (see Sir Humphry Davy papers.) Asks him to forward publication to Berzelius. General physical description: 9-1/4x7-1/2 | ||||
Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829.
Letter to [Alexander John Gaspard] Marcet, London; | July 29, [1814] | 9-3/4x7-1/4 | ||
Geneva, A.L.S. 4P.,add.,end. (see Sir Humphry Davy papers.) News of his travels and friends. Concerning Vesuzius. Friendly letter. General physical description: 9-3/4x7-1/4 | ||||
Note concerning the Library | July 23, 1816 | |||
A.D.S. 1p. Withdrawing his library privilege in favor of Michael Faraday. | ||||
Davy, Jane Kerr, Lady, 1780-1855.
Letter to [Alexander John Gaspard] Marcet]; | Dec. 5, [1816] | 7-1/2x4-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. (see Sir Humphry Davy papers.) Concerning her health. Asks for consultation with Marcet. General physical description: 7-1/2x4-1/2 | ||||
Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829.
Letter to [Alexander John Gaspard] Marcet; | May 19, 1817 | 7-1/2x4-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. (see Sir Humphry Davy papers.) Concerning Mr. Biot. General physical description: 7-1/2x4-1/2 | ||||
Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829.
Letter to [Alexander John Gaspard] Marcet; | May 28, 1819 | 9-3/4x7-1/4 | ||
Florence, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. (see Sir Humphry Davy papers.) Introduces Dr. Clarke. General physical description: 9-3/4x7-1/4 | ||||
Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829.
Letter to [Alexander John Gaspard] Marcet, Inverness; | Aug. 20, [1822] | 8x6-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. (see Sir Humphry Davy papers.) Concerning his hunting exploits. General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | ||||
Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829.
Letter to J[ohn] W[ilson] Croker; | March 13, [1823] | 9-1/4x7-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 3p. (see Davy papers) Concerning appointment to the Royal Observatory. Proposed club, based on the "Faraday" list. Refers to the Royal Society. General physical description: 9-1/4x7-1/2 | ||||
Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829.
Letter to J[ohn] W[ilson] Croker; | Feb. 8, [1824] | 9x7-1/4 | ||
A.L.S. 3p. (see Davy papers.) Concerning copper sheathing of ships. Refers to a group and wishes Sotheby could be added to it. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829.
Letter to [John Wilson Croker]; | Feb., 1824 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
Portsmouth, Thursday A.L.S. 4p. (see Davy papers.) Concerning the formation of a society [Astronomical Society?] and of certain bores [Sir Alexander Johnston, et al]. Comments on electricity, Sir George Grey, etc. Fouling of ships' bottoms. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | ||||
Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829.
Letter to Henry Penneck, Penzance; | Jan. 26 | 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
Clifton, A.L.S. 4p.,add. (see Davy papers.) Chemistry of minerals. Studies anatomy and medicine. Refers to Darwin and Brown's chemistry schools of thought. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829.
Letter to J[ohn] W. Croker; | April 7 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
A.L.S. 3p. (see Sir Humphry Davy papers.) Reports on results of experiment on harbor boats with weighed copper sheathings. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Note concerning dinner with the President and Council of the Royal Society | May 3 | |||
Saturday, A.N. in 3rd. person. 1p. Declines to dine with President and Council of Royal Academy. | ||||
Note to ----. | undated | |||
Note signed "your very affct. Brother H. Davy." | ||||
Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829.
Essay "Free Oxygen Liberated in Wells" | undated |