| Description | Letter written from Kenilworth, dated 28 July, and sent to Ash at Gotingen [Gottingen]. Johnson [1745-99] writes to Ash [1764-1829, physician] about his new position as rector of Wistanstow, a position offered to him by Lord Craven. He sends news of mutual acquaintances. He gives an account of recent riots in Birmingham, writing that Dr Priestley and the Presbyterians were the main targets of the violence, and listing the properties damaged. He closes with 'chemical news', summing up latest research on metals and compounds. |