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177 Alterative For my Girl before sea bathing recommended by Mr Griffith [[underline]] April 6th 1805 [[/underline]] 3 drams of magnesia 2 drams of ethiops mineral 1 dram of very fine powdered Sal Polychrist let these be rubbed together, & then divided into 12 parcels, one of which to be taken every other day in milk & Water sweetened The way to take Castor Oil [[underline]] Prescription by [[/underline]] Dr Grey for my beloved mother 7ber 21st 1818 Take the Yolk of an Egg- Two tablespoonfuls of Castor Oil Two large spoonfuls of brown sugar Four table spoonfuls of Cinnamon Water Pound the Egg & Castor Oil well together in a mortar, adding gradually the Cinnamon Water & Sugar, - & of this take 1, or 2 spoonfuls as may be necessary. (-for a Child Teaspoons)
