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A Remarkable Patent Medicine Ad for the Rukunarrem
An 18th century notice defends a patent medicine as safer and more effective than bark for fevers. It lists proponents and witnesses, including Solomon Ashley and William Sheldon, plus merchants and tradesmen across London. The author invites inquiries at Duke Street and Tom's Coffee-house for testimonials and dosing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon Ashley
Efi
St. Anniges’s Park
William Sheldon
Gracechurch-street
Hexey Davi
Finchlane
Cornhill
Dalbiag
Spittlehelds
Peter Buxton
Bishops Lace-street
Hincuiiee
Mem Hicks
Sheerness
Joan French
Wood-street
Cheapside
Joan Ashley
Grass
Genoa Arms
Catherine-street
Strand
Porter
Hay-Marker
Hofnail
Fountain-court
Sarpron
Round-court
Serand
Witton
New Church
Segue
Little Prescot-street
Goodman’s- Fields
Bennet
AutTnor
Duke-street
York- Buildings
Tom
Wenman
London
Ashley
RA Belper
Bey
Amos Wenawn
Jamaica