To put into beds to prevent visitors [pesticide]

[ To put into beds to prevent visitors [pesticide] ]

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

The heading, "To put into Beds, to prevent visitors," suggests that this recipe is for a pesticide.


Transcription

2d. Red Precipitate

2d. green ointment

     Mix up in Oil-