Series 12: James Hassall, letter book, 1827-1846, 1862-1870: No. 51

Broken Wind in Horse

The Complaint, we believe does not admit of perfect cure; but by much care, may be greatly relieved. The food should be compact be compact and nutricious. such as corn and old Hay, Carrots are excellent in this case, as are paes nific, and but-cooh: probably on account of the [indecipherable] matter they contain. Molasses has been given in the water (which should be in very small quantities) with very great success. Some have used Tar water, others prase the effects of lime water; but the greatest dependence should be placed on very [indecipherable] supplies of substantial food. The exercise ought to be regular, but never beyond a walking pace. If symptomatic cough should prove troublesome, take away about three quarts of blood every third day.

Tar Water

Tar water is made by pouring a gallon of water on two pints of the best Norway tar, which is stirred with a wooden rod for a quarter  of an hour; then, after the tar has subsided, the liquor should be strained, and preserved im well corked bottles for use.

Lime Water

Lime water is made by pouring six pints of boiling water upon a quarter of a pound of fresh burnt lime. They are to be agitated together the vessel covered directly and set apart for three hours; afterwards the solution is to be [indecipherable] upon the undissolved lime, in well stopped bottles, and the clear fluid poured off when is wanted for use.