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On looking at the notes of introduction which Pleydell had thrust into his hand, Mannering was gratified with seeing that they were addressed to some of the first literary characters of Scotland. 'To David Hume, Esq. To John Home, Esq. 'To Dr. Ferguson. 'To Dr. Black. 'To Lord Kaimes. 'To Mr. Button. 'To John Clerk, Esq., of Eldin. 'To Adam Smith, Esq. 'To Dr. Robertson.
"Soon after the appearance of Mr Cavendish's paper on hydrogen gas, in which he made an approximation to the specific gravity of that body, showing that it was at least ten times lighter than common air, Dr Black invited a party of friends to supper, informing them that he had a curiosity to show them. Dr Hutton, Mr Clerk of Eldin, and Sir George Clerk of Penicuik, were of the number.
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