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For a Sprain Doctor Wards Receipt
Soap, Salt, Allum, of each half a pund to be
simmer'd in two Gallons of Sprint Water, untill
it is half waisted, and bathe the part with it several
times in the day as warm as the patient can bear it
[?]

The follow receipt recommended by Mrs [Gerardof?]
who had tried it with great success at a time
she was not able to eat any solid food.
Take the Lean part of a Leg of Veal
without the least fat or skin, cut it in thin
Slices, take a Couple of moderate sized Turnips
pare and Cut them in Slices, and lay them a
Layer of Veal & a Layer of Turnips in an
Earthen Jarr, till the Jarr is full, then
Cover it close & set the Jarr in a pan of
Water over the fire, till the Whole is melted
there must be no Water put with the Veal
or Turnips. When the Meat & Turnips in the
Jarr are sufficiently melted, strain it off - & if
the stomach will bear it, take a small Bason of it - other-
-wise a spoonful frequently.

a Gargle recomemnded by Mr Colborne for Sour Throats
Sage Tea, with a little Vinegar a little Honey & a
little Brandy.

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