SCIENCE – A group of seven letters from scientists, 18th to 20th century.

Comprising: PASTEUR, Louis (1822-1895). Autograph letter signed ("L Pasteur"), to M. Rosseau at the Paris Medical School, Lille, 19 April 1856. In French. One page, 8vo bifolium. Ordering supplies for his laboratory. * LISTER, Joseph. Autograph letter signed ("Lister") to Dr. Dean, Buxton, 4 September 1902. Praising his correspondent's work and urging he publish, but not before having "personal communication with you." * FARADAY, Michael. Autograph letter signed ("M Faraday") to Mr. Uputt[?], Royal Institution, 2 April 1828. One page, 8vo. Thanking his correspondent for "laying some very interesting papers of yours on the table of the Library during tone of the Friday Meetings." * LAVOISIER, Antoine (1743-1794). Autograph letter signed ("Lavoisier") to an unnamed correspondent, Chalons, 13 July 1769. 2 pages, 4to. Lavoisier announces his arrival in Chalons on business for the Farmers General and seeks his correspondent's advice. * KOCH, Robert. Autograph letter signed ("R. Koch"), Berlin, 12 February 1898. In German. Two pages, 8vo bifolium. * SCHWEITZER, Albert. Autograph letter signed ("Albert Schweitzer") to Rev. Rattrag[?], Günsbach, 30 September 1935. In French. 2 pages, 4to. Advising that he is unavailable to give a lecture in Cambridge in November citing a conflict and a lack of energy to undertaking a second lecture in the near future. * MILLIKAN, Robert A. Typed letter signed ("R. Millikan") to Myron C. Burr, Pasadena, 18 August 1944. 2pp. 4to. A diatribe against psychics.