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Letter from Ann G. Patton to unknown, 1820, January 23

we have a Servant Girl between 17-and 18
years of age who has not been for several Months past as
she ought to be and who in consequence is often indis-
posed; she has taken a dose of Castor Oil. I would advise with
you if it would not be proper to administer some of those
pills which you once gave me on a Similar account—
if so will thank you to send them by the bearer—with
Directions.