Pratt, Herbert T. (Author)
Ambix: Journal of the Society for the History of Alchemy and Chemistry
Volume: 57
Pages: 301--310
This paper explores the provenance and content of a previously unknown personal letter by John Dalton (1766--1844), which is dated 12 April 1803. It relates to a startling breakthrough in Dalton's research, which pre-dates by five months the earliest date in his laboratory notebook, namely, 6 September 1803. The author acquired the letter about thirty years ago, and now offers it to the public. He makes no attempt to explain how it contributes to --- or even changes --- our understanding of Dalton, but leaves that privilege to Dalton scholars.
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