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Letter on Smallpox treatment by Dr Bettenson in Wiltshire
A printed letter from the late Dr. Bettenson of Bath to a Wiltshire clergyman outlines a controversial smallpox remedy using wine and cordial mixtures. It claims strong cures, cites examples from Lord P and the Bishop of B’s grandson, and warns against bleeding and purging. The letter also lists a compound julep recipe and notes widespread European military and weather disturbances.
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Raherewith
Betstenson
Bath
Wiltshire
Dublin
London
Italy
Leghorn
Corsica
Bastia
Constantinople
Warsaw
Howe
Rufia
Prince of
Anhalt
Deflau
Bubainen
O. S
Lisbon
Almedia
Germany
Danube
Vierma
Leopoldstadt
Silesia
Hungary
John Adolphus of Saxony
Carelsbad
Weife Fenfels
Oder
Franckfort