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Postcard from Ernst von Meyer to Georg Bredig, February 1901

  • 1901-Feb-24

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Ernst von Meyer (1847-1916), a German chemist and historian of chemistry, thanks Georg Bredig (1868-1944) for sending his treatise "Anorganische Fermente" (Inorganic Ferments).

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  • 3.5 in. H x 5.5 in. W
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  • Courtesy of Science History Institute
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  • Translated by Jocelyn R. McDaniel
  • Transcribed by Gudrun Dauner
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  • Council on Library and Information Resources

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  • Series I – Georg Bredig Papers, 1891-1944
  • Series I: Sub-Series I. Georg Bredig Subject File, 1900-1944
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  • Box 2, Folder 28

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“Postcard from Ernst Von Meyer to Georg Bredig, February 1901,” February 24, 1901. Papers of Georg and Max Bredig, Box 2, Folder 28. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/ghvydul.

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Image 1

Deutsche Reichspost
Postkarte

Herrn Dr. G. Bredig
Privatdozent
Leipzig
Physik.chem. Institut der
Universität (Linnéstraße)

Image 2

Sehr geehrter Herr Kollege!

Für Ihre an Thatsachen & Anregungen so reiche Schrift „Anorganische Fermente usw.“, die ich zum Theil schon kannte, bin ich Ihnen sehr dankbar. Wird sich gewiß auf diesem Gebiete noch viel Interessantes verändern. Glückwunsch dazu!

Mit kollegial.Grüßen

Ihr ergebener
Dr. E. v. Meyer

Dresden, 22. II 01

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Image 1

German Imperial Postal Service
Postkarte

Dr. G. Bredig
Lecturer
Leipzig
University Physical Chemical Institue
(Linnéstraße)

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Dear Colleague,

Thank you for sending me your treatise “Inorganic Ferments.” I was already somewhat familiar with it, and I must say it contains a wealth of facts and suggestions. I believe that many interesting changes will take place in this field! Congratulations on your work!

Sincerely,
Dr. Ernst von Meyer

Dresden, February 22, 1901

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