Thomas Beddoes to T.G. Estcourt, 24 January 1807

T. G. Estcourt Esq

Nothing further seems to be worth recommending on the subject of regimen than simple nutritious fare –

Beer sh^d be avoided
Madeira or good sherry 1 part, water 2 or 3 parts –
Soda or seltzer water – if agreeable –

Tepid bathing at from 95^o to 97^o for 30 or 40 minutes in the morning part of the day – twice or thrice a week –

As soon as the cough is gone, the arms back & chest to be hastily spunged with a spunge dipped in cold water – when the skin is dry warm –

This to be used at the same time with y^e tepid bathing & continued for a length of time – Cold bath in summer, when there is no cough or irritation of the mucous membrane of the chest –

Probably the medicines now prescribed may be advantageously changed in x days

Jan. 24. 1807

AMS: Gloucestershire Archives D1571/F227

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