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The Cause of his ailments a violent one & required
a great deal more attention than was bestowed upon it at
first, wc has allowed it to got hold of the habit &c

Still not consumptive & I think may be cured, tho
the Spring Season is unfavorable & no relief can be
expected till Summer & we must in the mean time
palliate --

First to gaurd against cold, flannel next his Skin &c
no bodily exercise but of the gentlest kind --

For relieving his Cough, let him lay aside the Burgun¬
dy pitch Plaster & put on a blistering Plaster, & on between
his shoulders & let the size of a Crown Piece be kept open.

If the blister gives any sensible relief, but still the
cough returns with violence let a fresh Blister be applied
to the same place.

His Cough may also be relieved by frequent gentle
Vomits - ten grains of Ipecac. once a week or fortnight will
do more service than Squills every day

Probably an Opiate will do service and with
Caution -

If he finds relief from the Althea & Liquorice &
Linseed cont continue it, but if not he may try some
Oily meds. ----

Low Diet, & very sparingly of Animal foods. ---
A glass of wine or Punch maybe allowed after Dinner; but in
great moderation

Very gentle exercise on horseback in the fresh air may be of use