1. Mss Eur G37/15/16
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Mss Eur G37/15/16
- Title:
- Memorandum on the improvement of gunpowder, with a theory of the explosive effect of Fued Gunpowder.
- Scope & Content:
- The improvements are predicated upon the use of the Parkinsonia plant rather than the gram plant, Lord Clive (presumably Edward, but possibly Robert) being credited as the first person to cultivate the former in India. The memorandum arose from experiments conducted on 14 April 1809. There is no ind...
- Collection Area:
- India Office Records and Private Papers
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- c 1809
- Extent:
- 1 file containing 32 folios