Thomas Beddoes to Joseph Priestley, 11 July [1791]

Dear Sir,

The bearer of this letter, Mr Giddy, a profound mathematician & a young man of very extensive & accurate information besides is desirous of an introduction to you, as he passes through Birm^h You will find his political sentiments liberal & just, & his curiosity particularly active. I saw your friend Mr Scholefield & wish his stay here had been longer. I am pleased to hear that you think my mineralogical ideas worth attention. I hope I may some time have an opportunity of shewing you the specimens which have led me to form my opinions.

I am

Dear Sir

with great regard

your obed^t ser^t

T. Beddoes

Oxford July 11^th

Address: Read Dr Priestly
Endorsement: 1791 D. G. // Doctor Beddoes / 1791 / July the 11^th / An Introduction for D. G. to Doctor Priestley
MS: Bristol University Library DM 1981

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