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(19thc.) Letters Concerning Scientific Thought Etc

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(19thc.) Letters Concerning Scientific Thought Etc

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(1) Dated December 12, 1829 addressed to Nathaniel Bowditch concerning his being recognized by the Academy of Arts and Sciences for the Rumford Premium for published work on the Principles of Light, Heat and Electricity etc. signed Marshall Tufts. (1) Letter dated August 6, 1830 addressed to Daniel Treadwell, Boston concerning the Boston Mechanic's Institute, signed Franklin Bache. (1) Letter dated July 18, 1830 addressed to Daniel Treadwell, Boston concerning Mechanic's Institute, signed Thomas P. Jones, (1) Letter dated November 16, 1841 addressed to Prof. Treadwell concerning steam pipes and condensation. Signed Robert Schuyler, New York. and (1) Letter dated July 3, 1839 addressed to Professor Treadwell concerning bird flight and the velocity of birds signed J.P. Espy. Condition: Good

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(19thc.) Letters Concerning Scientific Thought Etc

Name: (19thc.) Letters Concerning Scientific Thought Etc
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Price: 575 USD
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