"A list of the items found in two boxes, presented to the Royal Society by Dr Short" "Dr Short" may perhaps be Dr Thomas Short, who corresponded with the Society in the eighteenth century. The list of items are of a mineral or chemical nature (eg "A Lixivium of Alum after it's let into & mixed with the Alkalis of Urines and Kelp"..."Two of Whitby Snake Stones which calcined you will find their bed is only Limestone and the snake chiefly Sulphur with a little Limestone earth"). 17th-18th century