| Reference number | CLP/6/52 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Paper, 'Of salt' by John Byndlos |
| Date | 2 May 1694 |
| Description | Paper regarding the making of salt in a salt mine called Saltern near Portsmouth [England]. The mine was owned by Captain Byndlos. Byndlos writes that salt made by the sun contains a substance called 'bittern' that causes meats to become rusty and hard. He reports that the salt made in Saltern is of a very high quality and has kept meat fresh for two years.
Subject: Industry / Mineralogy
Read to the Royal Society on 30 May 1694 |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 2p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| Access status | Open |
| Related records in the catalogue | RBO/9/12 |