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Letter from Justus von Liebig to his nephew

  • 1864-Oct-31

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Contains advice to his nephew on requesting recommendations. Text specifically mentions Friedrich Wohler and August Kekule.

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  • Box 1

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Scientific Biography
August Kekulé and Archibald Scott Couper
Scientific Biography
Justus von Liebig and Friedrich Wöhler
Scientific Biography
Justus von Liebig and Friedrich Wöhler

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Liebig, Justus. “Letter from Justus Von Liebig to His Nephew,” October 31, 1864. Szymanowitz Autographed Letter Collection, Box 1. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/qj72p7185.

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