TO

The Benevolent Reader

PREFACE.

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Although a year ago, in the Preface to the booklet which I made public concerning the Nature of Salts, I promised that in addition to salt, I would also add broth or sauces with Sugar and seasonings for other foods placed upon the table; the students of the liberal arts have by no means granted me enough time to prepare such seasonings and place them ready upon the table. They only demanded that I should not forget the cheeses and butter to be placed upon the table. I confess that to satisfy their request is easy for me, and I see nothing standing in the way except for the sheer lack of