| Needham/NRI2/SCC2/140/1 contains: |
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| 1 |
Typed 'Aide-memoire on general impression after two days discussions on history of gunpowder in China etc' |
| 2 |
Typed notes by J. R. Partington made for a 2-day discussion on gunpowder with Joseph Needham and Wang Ling in July 1956 |
| 3 |
Letter from Dr A. R. Butler of the Department of Chemistry, University of St. Andrews, about a visit to Cambridge to read the draft of the 'Science and Civilisation in China' volume on gunpowder |
| 4 |
Letter from Timothy J. Brain of Bristol about his research into the life and works of Richard Watson, Bishop of Llandaff, 1737-1816, and copy of Joseph Needham's reply |
| 5 |
Related notes and bibliographical references |
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Papers of Joseph Needham as a historian of Chinese science, technology and medicine
| Title |
Letter from Timothy J. Brain of Bristol about his research into the life and works of Richard Watson, Bishop of Llandaff, 1737-1816, and copy of Joseph Needham's reply |
| Reference |
SCC2/140/1/4 |
| Creator |
Brain, Timothy J.; Needham, Joseph. |
| Covering Dates |
1 July 1984–27 Aug. 1984 |
| Extent and Medium |
2 sheets; Paper |
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| Content and context |
'Watson claimed to have saved the Government a considerable sum of money by refining the manufacturing processs of gunpowder.' |
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