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Altho as well as could be expected yet She is still in such a
way as to make the event very doubtfull.- I am at a loss to
understant the Cold fit & its sequel. - Perhaps it was a Parox¬
ysm of fever, which is upon occasion singularly diversified;
but if it was so, it will probably occur again about the same
time of day. And in that case we cannot easily avoid trying
the Bark. & if it proves Laxative, that may be obviated
by adding a few drops ↑of L.L.↑ to the Dose of Bark particularly to
the two last doses before the Accession of the Paroxysm, and
which is also of singular benefit in discussing the fit -

The Dysuria also puzles me-, but I hope it will go off.
If it should again occur, & with a Scarcity of Urine, you
may try some Saline Diuretic-- Nitre in small doses --

As to Mr Neilson.- As the pains have not entirely left him
& his posture in bed is still confined, I would have him
try another dose of Dovers Powder immediately --- and
after that take to riding on horseback and continue it
steadily. -- I must deliberate a little longer about cold bathing

As Miss N.s situation may be very various, you must observe it
attentively and I shall be glad to be of further service ----

As to the Young Gent. - I suspect an exciting cause to have
occasioned the fresh attack - Avoid Exercise drinking, & living full as
much as matters allow of it - Continue his Olive oil injection and
he may try an Injection of Allum ½ a grain. to the ounce of Water
increasing the Strength of it as you see proper -------