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For Mr Mackenzie.

His ailments at present inconsiderable but unless soon remed¬
died may have bad consequences.

His measures hitherto proper, especially his abstinence from
animal food which must be continued: as also the avoidance of all
fermented & spirituous liqours except small beer which will be
favourable for his bowels in their present costive disposition.

In vegetable food I particularly recommend ripe fruits
& when not certainly ripe add much sugar.

Milk with water gruel &c.

Fresh air, exercise on horse back, but gentle & without fatigue
or overheating. All bodily exercise hurtful; & therefore walking
must be gentle, level & short at one time.

A voyage at sea; but as it is time of war, a cruise for
some weeks within the Mulls of Galloway & Kintire.

Keep cool in warm, & warm in cold weather and at all
times guard against Cold. Continue his flannels, never throw
off accustomed cloathing, avoid streams of air, evening air,
dampness &c. especially in feet & legs.

As upon repetition Laxatives often become useless & nau¬
seous I have proposed two new medicines The dose prescribed
may be too little or too much & his own experience must regulate
it afterwards. The dose should give one stool & no more. He
should never go more than two days without a stool.