Domestic News June 21, 1805

The Enquirer

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Salt Production, Cape Cod, Chatham, Canandaigua Springs, Glauber Salts, Epsom Salts

Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

News of salt production efforts along the sea coast, particularly Cape Cod and Chatham where Mr. Briggs innovates in Glauber and Epsom salts, and at interior Canandaigua salt springs, with output increasing from about 90,000 bushels in 1803 to 158,000 in 1804.

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While our sea coast is furnishing uncommon examples of attention to the making of salt, especially on Cape Cod, and while Mr. Briggs, of Chatham has discovered much ingenuity in furnishing the Glauber and Epsom salts, and in instructing his neighbours, we are happy to learn that the interior is abundantly furnished with means to profit from their natural riches. At the Canandaigua salt springs, have been made in 1803 about 90 thousand bushels of salt, but in 1804 it had amounted to 158 thousand.

Salem Register.

What sub-type of article is it?

Economic Agriculture

What keywords are associated?

Salt Production Cape Cod Chatham Canandaigua Springs Glauber Salts Epsom Salts

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Briggs

Where did it happen?

Canandaigua Salt Springs

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Canandaigua Salt Springs

Event Date

1803 1804

Key Persons

Mr. Briggs

Outcome

salt production at canandaigua salt springs increased from about 90 thousand bushels in 1803 to 158 thousand in 1804.

Event Details

Sea coast areas, especially Cape Cod and Chatham, show attention to salt making, with Mr. Briggs of Chatham demonstrating ingenuity in producing Glauber and Epsom salts and instructing neighbors. The interior, at Canandaigua salt springs, provides means to profit from natural riches through salt production.