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53 Coughs given to my Treasure in 797 - Febry 27th Syrup of diacodium (or poppies) half an Ounce Syrup of Sugar (that is sugar & Water) 1 ounces & 1/2 - Vinegar of Squills - two tea spoonfuls. - of this take a Tea spoonful 3 or 4 times a day. - another A table spoonful of Linseed a Pint of boiling Water a desert spoonful of Nitre a Cake of Spanish Liquorice called ^ [[insertion]] Pomfret cakes [[/insertion]] & let them all Simmer together for half an hour, of this take a small Wine glass every two hours. Dr. Cooper - Treasure's prescription - Aug. 6th 798 One Table Spoonful of the Syrup of Poppies in half a pine of Barley Water - then add [[underline]] 40 [[/underline]] drops of Sal Volatile. --
