Letter from Joseph Priestley to Reverend Mr Scholefield
- Made:
- 1779-09-14
- maker:
- Priestley, Joseph (FRS, LLD)
Priestley describes his recent experiments on 'the purification of the atmosphere by vegetation', using water plants. He now believes that all plants emit air 'in a dephlogisticated state'. Priestley seeks advice from Mr Keir on testing for the presence of nitrous acid in vitriolic. The letter also includes family news and greetings.
Details
- Extent:
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325
400
- Identifier:
- MS/1327
- Access:
- Open Access
- copyright: