Robert Leslie (clock maker)

• American

• Horology
• Natural Philosophy

Robert Leslie was a notable American clock and watchmaker. - AsNotedIn

My father was a man of considerable natural genius, and much self-taught knowledge; particularly in Natural Philosophy and in mechanics. He was also a good draughtsman, and a ready writer on scientific subjects; and in his familiar letters, and in his conversation, there was evidence of a most entertaining vein of humour, with extraordinary powers of description. He had an excellent ear for music; and, without any regular instruction, he played well on the flute and violin. I remember, at this day, many fine Scottish airs that I have never seen in print, and which my father had learned in his boyhood from his Scottish grandsire, who was a good singer.

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• Daughter: Eliza Leslie
• Son: Charles Robert Leslie