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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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In Williamsburg on August 22, a distemper resembling putrid fever is affecting horses in the neighborhood. A successful remedy involving camphire, vinegar, Jesuits bark, and other treatments is shared publicly.
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The distemper at present raging among the HORSES in this neighbourhood, is generally looked upon to be a putrid fever; and as the following REMEDY has been tried with success, we give it to the publick.
Dram of camphire, dissolved in an ounce of rectified spirit of wine; pour on gently a pint of distilled vinegar, mix it well, and give it for a dose. Two hours after give an ounce of Jesuits bark, which should be repeated every morning, giving some time afterwards the camphire and vinegar.
Horses should have plenty of white water, with saltpetre dissolved in it. If costive, a glister should be given; composed of chamomile flowers, treacle, linseed oil, &c. to be repeated as often as the case requires.
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Williamsburg
Event Date
August 22.
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remedy tried with success; distemper raging among horses.
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The distemper at present raging among the HORSES in this neighbourhood, is generally looked upon to be a putrid fever; and as the following REMEDY has been tried with success, we give it to the publick. Dram of camphire, dissolved in an ounce of rectified spirit of wine; pour on gently a pint of distilled vinegar, mix it well, and give it for a dose. Two hours after give an ounce of Jesuits bark, which should be repeated every morning, giving some time afterwards the camphire and vinegar. Horses should have plenty of white water, with saltpetre dissolved in it. If costive, a glister should be given; composed of chamomile flowers, treacle, linseed oil, &c. to be repeated as often as the case requires.