When was it published?

April 5, 1847 in Alexandria Gazette

Domestic News April 5, 1847

Alexandria Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Dr. J. Lawrence Smith, Sultan Of Turkey

Q: What keywords are associated?

Dr J Lawrence Smith, Sultan Of Turkey, Geologist Appointment, Asia Minor, Coal Mines, Sulphur Mine, Gold Discovery

Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia

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What is this article about?

Dr. J. Lawrence Smith, formerly of Charleston, S.C., appointed Geologist and Chief of the Department of Mines by the Sultan of Turkey. In a recent letter, he reports discovering valuable coal and sulphur mines, plus gold and lead deposits in Asia Minor.

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Dr. J. Lawrence Smith, late of Charleston (S. C.) has received from the Sultan of Turkey the appointment of Geologist and Chief of the Department of Mines. In a late letter from Dr. S. to a friend in Charleston, he states that he had made a short geological excursion into the interior of Asia Minor, during which he discovered two coal mines and one of sulphur, all of which are of great value. He had also discovered gold and lead in some localities, though he had not explored them sufficiently to decide their value.

What sub-type of article is it?

Appointment Economic

What keywords are associated?

Dr J Lawrence Smith Sultan Of Turkey Geologist Appointment Asia Minor Coal Mines Sulphur Mine Gold Discovery

What entities or persons were involved?

Dr. J. Lawrence Smith Sultan Of Turkey

Where did it happen?

Charleston (S. C.)

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Charleston (S. C.)

Key Persons

Dr. J. Lawrence Smith Sultan Of Turkey

Outcome

appointment received; discoveries of two coal mines, one sulphur mine of great value, and gold and lead deposits.

Event Details

Dr. J. Lawrence Smith received appointment as Geologist and Chief of the Department of Mines from the Sultan of Turkey. In a letter to a friend in Charleston, he described a geological excursion into Asia Minor where he discovered two coal mines, one sulphur mine of great value, and gold and lead in some localities, though not fully explored.