From 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