Thomas Beddoes to Eleanor Estcourt, 16 July 1808

16 July

Dear Madam

I think doubtless that Mast^r Edmund shall be bathed in cold salt & water – a pound of salt to each 2 gallons of water – I think too that if dry warm, pouring warm water over will be of much use – & he shd be kept from over exertion still & in a cool room – during the rage of heat – His food – milk – might be artificially cooled –

I am in great haste & will write again, if anything occurs
yr^s truly

Thomas Beddoes

MS: Gloucestershire Archives D1571 F227

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