To Cuker the Rumatisem

[ To Cuker the Rumatisem ] William Chapman

Contributors
Contributor Role
Other
Contributor Name
William Chapman

Date: Although the recipe is not dated, the dates in this section of the manuscript are 1776 and 1785. The earliest date in the volume is 1764. | 1764/01/01 to 1785/12/31

Publication Format
Manuscript

Type
Medicine

Symptoms
rheumatism

Ingredients
brimstone
water

Source: William Chapman Pocket and Account Book
Institution: Mount Allison University Archives | Source Origin: Webster Manuscript Collection Fort Beausejour National Historic Park | Sublocation: Pocket and Account Book Used Originally by William Chapman | Reference: Accession 7001

Description

In a manuscript that begins from both ends, this recipe is on page 22, numbered from the back. This recipe does not appear to be in William Chapman's hand. Image courtesy of Mount Allison University Archives and Fort Beausejour National Historic Park.


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To [Cuker?] the Rumatisem
Take 5 oz of Stone Brimstone
Grind it to pouder, Devide it into
 14 parts, take one Every –
morneing till it is Done ----
you must take the above in 
Spring Warter, fasting ---