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Sorry to observe from Mr Liddells account of
her case that her ailmts have been allowed to go too
far; but hope notwithstanding her great weakness, that
they are not yet desperate, & the following measures may
be useful. Diet at present well ordered & ought to be con¬
tinued on the same plan, consisting chiefly of Milk & Grain
avoiding Roots, Greens &c & abstaining from all animal
food except a little broth at Dinner. Tho I consider Egg as a
part of Animal food, not necessary to take it away fm
Mrs Sinclairs breakfast. Her Drink water, Gruel,
Barley water, or Almond Emulsion; & while her dis¬
position to looseness continues, one of the best drinks for
her, will be milk tea, made by pouring 3 parts of boiling
water upon one of new milk. She should not at any
time take any drink quite cold. The Medecine will
be useful to quench thirst, restore appetite, & keep
down fever. A tea spoonful to be taken in a wine glass¬
ful of tepid water two or three times a day avoiding
only the times of cold fit. Tho' her Stomach seems
disordered, I cannot advise Vomiting, as the Effects of it
are uncertain & tho' they were good they would be of short
duration. I have ordered some pills wh to relieve her
breast; but it will be still more so by a Blister there
but if that pain is entirely gone, apply it between the
Shoulders. The Strengtheng Mixture may be employ'd

to moderate the Diarrhœa & if at any time considerable
proper for checking looseness & relieveing cough to give
a full dose of Opiate at bed time. Tho' the Dose of
Rhubarb seems to have a good effect upon her Diarrhœa
the frequent repetition will be by no means safe.
I have said nothing about Exercise, because nei¬
ther her present state of her weakness nor of
the season can allow of it, but if both these cir¬
cumstances were mended fresh & gentle exercise
may be of service. ---