Paper, 'Observations on the human stone' by Dr Burton
Reference number: CLP/12ii/57
Date: 1730s
Description
Burton writes of his attempt to collect small particles of calculi from his own urine over the course of several days, hoping to amass a significant quantity, but found that the amount diminished day on day. This finding was in line with that of others at the time who had tried similar experiments.
Subject: Physiology
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- CLP/12ii/57
- Earliest possible date
- 1730s
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- Ink on paper
- Page extent
- 3 pages
- Format
- Manuscript
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Paper, 'Observations on the human stone' by Dr Burton, 1730s, CLP/12ii/57, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_12ii_57/paper-observations-on-the-human-stone-by-dr-burton, accessed on 11 November 2025
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Dates: 1592 - 1741
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