Photostat of L. 1p. Copy (from letter in Historical society of Penna.) Desire certain items for a new edition of Franklin's works. Refers to the APS. Extracted from "Port folio, from the end of vol ii". FILM54-65 FRAME180
Notification of the death of the French physicist and astronomer Dominique-Fran_ois-Jean Arago who experimented on physical phenomenon--electricity, magnetism, and light--and who was particularly active in the scientific community of Paris.
Abstract: These are both rough reading notes and finished essays written primarily in Latin, but also in English, Greek, and Hebrew. There are sections on the Egyptians and Tyrrhenians, on history before the great flood, and a genealogical table relating to Noah.
Provenance: Accessioned, 1957. These manuscripts were once part of the Portsmouth Papers, sold at auction in 1936.
Subject(s): Mythology, Egyptian.; History, Ancient.; Egyptians; Tyrrhenians
Instructs unknown recipient on scientific expedition to Mexico. Suggests he travel via the Hudson's Bay Company settlement at the mouth of the Columbia. Asks for pine cone samples from the Columbia River. The British pro-consul in Mexico, Ewen C. Mackintosh will help him send the samples back to Ogilby. Melchor Ocampo, a large Mexican proprietor is an enthusiastic naturalist and could be useful in any pursuits taken in Mexico. Asks for animal samples from Mexico, and promises to publish observations in the Athenaeum. First part of letter is missing.
Brunswick, A.L.S. 2p.and end. Concerning botanical collection made by J.S.Henslow and wishes to give Henslow some Maine specimens. Hopes they can get together to arrange the Maine items for shipping to England.
General physical description: 10x7-3/4
