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For Mr Leith of Leith Hall

Tho his complaints have often recurred, yet they have
never proceeded to any considerable degree; and I hope with
attention & pains for some time at this Critical period of ho his
life they may at length be entirely removed and for that purpose
he must observe the following measures. ----

He should immediately set out on a journey towards the South
If a proper opportunity offered I would prefer going altogether by
Sea, but as an opportunity from hence does not presently offer I
think he may safely venture on a land journey proceeding gently.

When he gets to New Castle if he be fatigued or any spitting of
blood be threatening, he may take passage there for London.

He must stay very short in London and if an opportunity
does not immediately offer, of going by Sea he must take
lodgings in the country. If he has an opportunity of going to
Nice, the length of the journey & former acquaintance
with the place will make it very proper, but if he can
have no opportunity for Nice, I would have ↑him↑ go to Lisbon
& for which he will more readly find a Vessel or if this does not
occur soon, if he has found the Land Journey answer very
well, he may go down to Falmouth & take the packet ¹
for Lisbon. -

He should reside in the South all Winter and Lisbon
as good as any, but he should not be there before the t
first of October nor ↑stay↑ after the first of April in the Spring --

Wherever he is he must continue his milk & Vegeta¬
ble Diet - On board an Ass must supply him with the
first & Grain & fruits the last.

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Whenever settled any where, he must continue his
exercise in a Carriage as much as he conveniently can.

Always gaurd against cold, & consistent with
this, be as much in the fresh air as possible - Aboard
a ship he must have a Sedan or basket work {illeg}
chair to sit in when the wind is any thing fresh & cool.

The Issue in his arm to be continued till Midsummer
next. -

Few medicines necessary - but if any threatening of
looseness continues, he should every night at bedtime take
such a dose as he he has been taking for some nights
past, and I have ordered a Mixture below which may be
of service -

In case of any return of Hamptoe the Acid Elixir
of Vitriol formerly employed is a very proper medicine