Discovered an agent that renders his paper tough and waterproof. Sends sample for JH's inspection. Treated paper is highly explosive and can discharge a gun.
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Discovered an agent that renders his paper tough and waterproof. Sends sample for JH's inspection. Treated paper is highly explosive and can discharge a gun.
Discusses his explosive matter [see CS's 1846-3-24], which can discharge rifles and cannons. Four ounces of his gun cotton demolished an old tower in town.
Thanks JH for kind letter. Asks JH to write letters of introduction to various people. Thinks [Roderick] Murchison will give good advice.
Thanks JH for interest in his gun cotton. Will demonstrate its use next week. Includes list of items he will need to perform experiments.
Will call at Collingwood. Wants to show JH some experiments and asks JH to have phosphorous and starch ready.
In London to demonstrate gun cotton. Wants JH to mention his name to influential members of government. Promises JH will be surprised at its 'wonderful effects.'