Blackberry Jelly to Treat Nephritic Complaints

[ Blackberry Jelly to Treat Nephritic Complaints ] Mather Byles

Contributors
Contributor Role
Author
Contributor Name
Mather Byles

Date: 1785/12/01

Publication Format
Manuscript

Type
Food
Medicine

Symptoms
rheumatism
cold
pain
nephritic disorders

Ingredients
blackberry jelly

Places
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Boston
Massachusetts
America

Source: Almon Family Fonds
Institution: Nova Scotia Archives | Reference: Microfilm Reel 807

Description

A letter extolling the benefits of blackberry jelly in relieving nephritic disorders written by Loyalist clergyman Rev. Dr. Mather Byles to his Boston sisters, 1 December 1785. Series A 1993 35 D. See also the Byles' excerpts "Lime-Water Cure for the Stone" and "Treatment and Precaution for Being Disordered" as well as the Almon Family Scrapbook's "Receipt to Make Blackberry Jelly: An Approved Medicine for Nephritic Disorders."


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                       At the Close of the year, I had a severe cold & an
Attack from the Rheumatism. Rheumatisms & Rum-matisms
are the two Endemial Diseases of Halifax. The Night between
the two years was spent in extreme Pain: but without any Mix-
-ture of my nephritic Complaints, which I have as yet had no
symptom of, since my constantly taking Blackberry Jelly. It
is now Jan. 11th. I am now well, & all my Family: & we unite
in Duty to our venerable Parent, & the most affectionate Re-
gards to you.
                        M. Byles