Letter from Charles Taylor

  • Reference
    • GB 133 Dalton MS 350
  • Dates of Creation
    • 17 Sep 1838
  • Physical Description
    • 1 sheet Very poor condition: evidence of both fire and water damage, some text illegible.

Scope and Content

Taylor describes an unusual phenomenon he recently encountered when walking from Hardwicke Heath to Bury St Edmunds [Suffolk]. He passed a ditch where he encountered heated air, which he describes was "like a furnace". He cannot explain this and asks Dalton if he has any ideas.

Dated at: London