| RefNo | MS/859/2/23 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from [Henry Addington, 1st Viscount] Sidmouth, Richmond Park, to Charles Hatchett |
| Creator | Addington; Henry; first Viscount Sidmouth (1757-1844); British prime minister |
| Recipient | Hatchett; Charles (1765-1847); British chemist |
| Date | 8 January 1814 |
| Description | The specimens of adulterated bread sent to Hatchett and the powdered gypsum were prepared 'by way of experiment'. Sidmouth has not been able to obtain a specimen of the similar bread which has been offered for sale. The fraud offers sufficient grounds for prosecution, he believes. |
| Extent | 2p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |