Neither Venereal nor Stone, but some affection of the
neck of the bladder. We examined from the Anus, and could
not percieve any Tumour or hardness but some appearance of
unusual bulk about the Prostate. His Complaints mending but we
must secure his recovery by Mercury and Cicuta

To the common Mercury Pill add an equal part of moistened Crumb of
Bread & make into Pills of half a grain -- One M et V. for 2 or
3 weeks -- Not to go beyond very slightly tainting his breath;
At the same time take begin with a pill of three grains of Cicuta,
twice a day, & persist increasing till it has some sensible effect
& continued so till his ailments are quite gone - But if after
a month continuance in this manner, the medicine seems to
have no effect on his Complaints, you may be
certain it is a medicine not suited for his Complaints.
During the Course no strong drink -- Little
Animal food & mostly milk and grain --
Avoid cold carefully and must not stir abroad
during this Course; We expect Reports how
how he goes on.