When was it published?

March 14, 1751 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News March 14, 1751

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Iceland Discoveries, Salpetre Production, China Earth, Silver Stones, Astronomical Observations

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

A mathematician sent by the Danish King to Iceland reports discoveries including abundant salpetre, earth suitable for china production, and silver-containing stones. Assay shows 100 lb. of stones yield 6 oz. fine silver.

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Copenhagen, Dec. 24. The Mathematician who was sent by the King some Time ago into Iceland, to make Astronomical Observations, and examine into the Nature and Productions of that Country, has sent Memorials concerning the Discoveries he has made. He observes, among other Things, that this Island produces a great Quantity of Salpetre, that there is Earth in some Places of it fit to make China, and Stones which contain Silver, &c. He sent some of these Stones here, and according to the Assay which was made of them, it appear'd that 100 lb. Weight of them produced six Ounces of fine Silver.

What sub-type of article is it?

Colonial Affairs Economic

What keywords are associated?

Iceland Discoveries Salpetre Production China Earth Silver Stones Astronomical Observations

Where did it happen?

Iceland

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Iceland

Event Date

Dec. 24

Outcome

100 lb. weight of [stones] produced six ounces of fine silver

Event Details

The Mathematician sent by the King to Iceland for astronomical observations and examination of the country's nature and productions has reported discoveries including a great quantity of salpetre, earth fit to make china in some places, and stones containing silver. Samples of the stones were assayed in Copenhagen.