When was it published?

May 16, 1751 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News May 16, 1751

The Virginia Gazette

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Iceland Discoveries, Salt Petre 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 salt-petre, earth suitable for china production, and silver-containing stones that yield six ounces of fine silver per 100 pounds, as assayed in Copenhagen on Dec. 26.

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Copenhagen, Dec. 26. 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 Salt-petre, and there is Earth in some Places of it fit to make China, and Stones there which contain Silver, &c. He has sent some of these Stones here, and according to the Assay which was made of them, it appeared 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 Salt Petre Production China Earth Silver Stones Astronomical Observations

Where did it happen?

Iceland

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Primary Location

Iceland

Event Date

Dec. 26

Outcome

100 lb. of silver-containing stones produced six ounces of fine silver upon assay.

Event Details

The mathematician sent by the King to Iceland for astronomical observations and to examine the country's nature and productions has sent memorials on his discoveries, noting the island produces a great quantity of salt-petre, has earth in some places fit to make china, and stones containing silver.