Medical account book, 1702-1733 Digital
Scope and Contents
This volume lists medical remedies that Wadsworth collected, including treatments for bleeding, coughs, hiccups, burns, cramps, sore throats, consumption, vomiting, nosebleeds, choking, worms, colic, and backaches. In the nineteenth century, the volume was owned Joshua Harlow (d. 1859), who copied extracts of land deeds into the book on pages not used by Wadsworth.
Dates
- Creation: 1702-1733
Conditions on Use and Access
The Papers of Benjamin Wadsworth are open for research use. Access to fragile original documents may be restricted. Please consult the reference staff for further details.
Extent
0.35 cubic feet (4 volumes, 1 half document box, 1 negative microfilm roll)Creator
- From the Collection: Wadsworth, Benjamin, 1670-1737 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Harvard University Archives Repository
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