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State Archives of Florida, Collection M81-24
Description
Dr. John Davidson's volume of remedies and recipes to cure various illnesses and to treat diseases. The book, dated August 3, 1843, covers treatments for such sicknesses as pneumonia and consumption to recipes for laxatives and expurgants.
Date
1843-08-03
Creator
Page 7
Rice Gruel.
[Recipe]. Ground Rice... ... [1 ounce]
7. Cinnamon [1 dram]
Water 1. qt.
Boil 40 minutes adding
the aromatic near the
conclusion. Strain & sweet-
en it. Wine may be added
if necessary.
----
Panads.
[Recipe] Wheat Bread [1 ounce]
8. Cinnamon [1 dram]
Water 1 pint.
Boil until mixed, add grated
nutmeg & sugar. Wine or butter
may also be added if desirable.
Rice Gruel.
[Recipe]. Ground Rice... ... [1 ounce]
7. Cinnamon [1 dram]
Water 1. qt.
Boil 40 minutes adding
the aromatic near the
conclusion. Strain & sweet-
en it. Wine may be added
if necessary.
----
Panads.
[Recipe] Wheat Bread [1 ounce]
8. Cinnamon [1 dram]
Water 1 pint.
Boil until mixed, add grated
nutmeg & sugar. Wine or butter
may also be added if desirable.
Title
Rice Gruel, Panads, Sago, Tapioca Jelly
Subject
Medicine -- History -- 19th century -- Florida
Pharmacology -- United States -- 19th century
Pharmaceutical Preparations -- History.
Plants, Medicinal -- United States.
Materia Medica -- United States -- History.
Medicine--Formulae, receipts, prescriptions.
Description
Dr. John Davidson's volume of remedies and recipes to cure various illnesses and to treat diseases. The book, dated August 3, 1843, covers treatments for such sicknesses as pneumonia and consumption to recipes for laxatives and expurgants.
Creator
Davidson, John M. W.
Source
State Archives of Florida, Collection M81-24
Date
1843-08-03
Format
journals (accounts)
Language
eng-US
Type
Text
Identifier
m81-24_05
Coverage
Territorial Florida (1821-1845)
Thumbnail
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Transcript
Page 7
Rice Gruel.
[Recipe]. Ground Rice... ... [1 ounce]
7. Cinnamon [1 dram]
Water 1. qt.
Boil 40 minutes adding
the aromatic near the
conclusion. Strain & sweet-
en it. Wine may be added
if necessary.
----
Panads.
[Recipe] Wheat Bread [1 ounce]
8. Cinnamon [1 dram]
Water 1 pint.
Boil until mixed, add grated
nutmeg & sugar. Wine or butter
may also be added if desirable.
Rice Gruel.
[Recipe]. Ground Rice... ... [1 ounce]
7. Cinnamon [1 dram]
Water 1. qt.
Boil 40 minutes adding
the aromatic near the
conclusion. Strain & sweet-
en it. Wine may be added
if necessary.
----
Panads.
[Recipe] Wheat Bread [1 ounce]
8. Cinnamon [1 dram]
Water 1 pint.
Boil until mixed, add grated
nutmeg & sugar. Wine or butter
may also be added if desirable.
Page 8
Sago
[Recipe] Sago 2 spoonful
9. Water 1 pint
Boil gently until it thickens,
frequently stirring. Wine
sugar, & nutmeg may be
added, according to circumstan
ces.----
----
Tapioca Jelly.
Tapioca. 2. Spoonful
[Recipe] Water 1. Pint
10. Boil gently for one hour, or
until it assume a jelly-like
appearance. Add sugar,
wine, & nutmeg, with lemon
juice, to suit the taste, & case.
Sago
[Recipe] Sago 2 spoonful
9. Water 1 pint
Boil gently until it thickens,
frequently stirring. Wine
sugar, & nutmeg may be
added, according to circumstan
ces.----
----
Tapioca Jelly.
Tapioca. 2. Spoonful
[Recipe] Water 1. Pint
10. Boil gently for one hour, or
until it assume a jelly-like
appearance. Add sugar,
wine, & nutmeg, with lemon
juice, to suit the taste, & case.
ImageID
journal7-8
Geographic Term
Quincy (Fla.)
Gadsden County (Fla.)
Chicago Manual of Style
Davidson, John M. W. Rice Gruel, Panads, Sago, Tapioca Jelly. 1843-08-03. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. <https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/275271>, accessed 30 November 2024.
MLA
Davidson, John M. W. Rice Gruel, Panads, Sago, Tapioca Jelly. 1843-08-03. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.<https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/275271>
AP Style Photo Citation
(State Archives of Florida/Davidson)