Anderson, Thomas (1819-1874), chemist
- Anderson, Thomas, 1819-1874.
- Date:
- 1852
- Reference:
- MS.8627/5
- Part of:
- Miscellany: British, 19th century.
- Archives and manuscripts
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Description
1 letter signed and dated, regarding testimonial for chemistry professorship.
Publication/Creation
1852
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1 item
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Biographical note
Anderson, Thomas (1819-1874), chemist, born in Leith. His interests were Organic and Agricultural Chemistry. Anderson's study of decomposition made him an expert on sewage disposal. In 1869, he suffered a stroke and died in 1874. A full description of his life and work can be found in the Dictionary of National Biography.