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Reference numberRB/1/25/25
Previous numbersBP 25, pp. 273-82
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TitleInformation recorded from the Imperial ambassador and members of his entourage concerning the transmutation of gold performed by J. W. Seiler, one with the date 'June 26' in margin, with further extract added from letter from St George Ashe to the Royal S
Date1678, 1691
DescriptionHand: Bacon
LanguageEnglish
Extentpp. 273-82 (5 leaves)
FormatManuscript
Access statusOpen
Related materialPp. 273-9 published in L. Principe, 'The Aspiring Adept' (1998), Appendix 2.
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