Letter from James Preston of Sterling to Dr Thomas Young, 1824-03-24
Scope and Contents
Requesting the return of his papers from Lord Melville, as he wished to print them. Preston questions why Young had asked him not to print his papers, and explains that being elderly and infirm he needed the income from their publication.
Dates
- Creation: 1824-03-24
Creator
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Extent
2 folio(s) (2 ff.) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Originator(s)
Preston, James
Original geographic information
London [destination]
Original geographic information
Stirling [origination]
Finding aid date
2012-05-31 11:53:36+00:00
Subject
- Young, Thomas, 1773 - 1829 (physician, physicist and egyptologist) (Recipient, Person)
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