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Paper, 'Of vinous liquors, a disquisition' by Wm [William] Neile

Reference number: CLP/10iii/14

Date: 1660s

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Paper regarding vinous liquids, describing their composition, the nature of the liquid, spirit, and lees. Neile discusses fermentation of spirits and the nature and purpose of lees in wine.

Subject: Agriculture

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CLP/10iii/14
Earliest possible date
1660s
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Ink on paper
Page extent
11 pages
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Manuscript

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William Neile

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William Neile, Paper, 'Of vinous liquors, a disquisition' by Wm [William] Neile, 1660s, CLP/10iii/14, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_10iii_14/paper-of-vinous-liquors-a-disquisition-by-wm-william-neile, accessed on 19 April 2026

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