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Paper, 'A narrative of the making of salt in Cheshire [England]' by [Mr Collins]

Reference number: CLP/6/21

Date: 31 October 1667

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The author describes the making of salt from brine which has been collected from springs around Nantwich, Middlewich, Northwich and Dortwich in Cheshire. Brought in by Mr Collins. Note reads: 'Ordered that a Copy of this paper be given to the Lord Brereton for his additions'.

Subject: Industry

Read to the Royal Society on 31 October 1667

Reference number
CLP/6/21
Earliest possible date
31 October 1667
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Ink on paper
Page extent
1 page
Format
Manuscript

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Paper, 'A narrative of the making of salt in Cheshire [England]' by [Mr Collins], 31 October 1667, CLP/6/21, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_6_21/paper-a-narrative-of-the-making-of-salt-in-cheshire-england-by-mr-collins, accessed on 13 November 2025

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