Microfilm of Industrial Revolution: a documentary history. Series 2. Papers of John Rennie, Thomas Telford and related figures. Part 1., 2nd half of 18th century-1834.
Item
Identifier: Mf.Sec.MSS.1400
Scope and Contents
Series of fifteen lectures, 2nd half of 18th century, of Joseph Black on the subject of heat, delivered at Edinburgh University (MS.8487);
Diary, 1833-1834, of Thomas Telford, the engineer, contained in “Simpson's gentleman's almanack and pocket journal” for 1833 (MS.9157);
'Essay on the application of steam to the purposes of navigation'; a fair copy by James Rennie of his prize essay, 1816 (MS.9352).
Dates
- Creation: 2nd half of 18th century-1834.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Copying restrictions may apply.
Extent
1 Reels
Language of Materials
From the Series: Undetermined
Existence and Location of Originals
MSS.8487, 9157, 9352.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
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Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk