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 their attacking buffalo skins, by sprinkling it over them. This is not only effectual for the above mentioned purposes, but is a pleasant aromatic.

RESIN and Hogs Fat of each one ounce, Verdigris finely powdered one ounce. Simmer over a slow fire till the resin and the lard be melted. Then add the verdigris, and gently stir till it cools.

This ointment has been found useful in indolent sores of all kinds. When melted a little of it should be poured into the sore, and a salve, made as follows be spread and laid over it.

Hogs Fat, Bees Wax, Resin, Bayberry Wax, of each one pound. Melt them together, and set aside for use. Both the salve, and the ointment ought to be prepared in earthen vessels.

BOIL together White Oak and Sweet Apple Tree bark till you obtain an extract, and spread a plaster of it, and wear on the part affected.

BOIL for not more than two minutes some slices or crumbs of bread, with a blade of mace in a quart of water; then taking out the bread; and finely bruising it in a basin, mix as much water as will make it a proper consistence. Put in a bit of fresh butter, grate a little nutmeg, and sweeten it to the palate. If wine be required, though it is much best without, by no means boil it with the water and bread. This is a delicate diet for a weak stomach.