A Draught

[ A Draught ]

Date: Late 18th or early 19th century; exact date unknown.

Publication Format
Manuscript

Source: Manuscript Notebook of Sarah Creighton Wilkins
Institution: Nova Scotia Archives | Source Origin: MacDonald Family Fonds | Reference: MG 1 No. 1 / Microfilm Reel 10,618

Description

A medicine "for a draught," likely a medicine for stomach ailments.


Transcription

Take of

Calcined Magnesia   --  2 Scruples
Powdered Rhubarb  - - 15 Grains
Aromatic Confection -- ½ a Dram
Simple Syrup or White Sugar  1 Dram
Water pure -  -  -            1 Ounce & ½ 
Mix together for a Draught