For the Rheumatism

[ For the Rheumatism ]

Date: The notebook is dated by the archive, 1769-1773. | 1769/01/01 to 1773/12/31

Publication Format
Manuscript

Source: Diary of Thomas Wright
Institution: Prince Edward Island Public Archives | Source Origin: Thomas Wright Fonds | Sublocation: Diary of Thomas Wright | Reference: CA PCA Accession 3241

Description

Remedy for rheumatism.  All uses of this image other than research or private study require written permission from the Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island.


Transcription

For the Rheumatism [ ]  Dr Eustace

Calcined Mercury 1 Grain or two--

Glass of Antimony finely powdered 1 Grain and

a half. Extract of Opium; 1 Grain or two--

Simple syrup sufficient to make the above 

into a pill. One of these pills to be taken 

for two Nights running and one every other 

Night should occasion require. To be

washed down with a Draught of any warme

Liquor -- should the Body be Costive an 

Ounce of Tincture of Rhubarb should proceed

their use.--