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The sore is not to be dresseJ until the 

 slou^ibs which this oi.itrneDt occasions have 

 separated from the Uviiig parts; wiiich gene- 

 rally happens tvvo or ihree days after tne oper- 

 ation. If tile surface of the sore look red 

 and health}', and tUe matter appear to be 

 whiter and or a better consistence, a repetition 

 of this painfui operation will not be required, 

 the digestive liniment or ointment beaig suf- 

 ficient to complete the cure; but should the 

 sore still retain an unhealthy appearance, and 

 the matter continue tiiin and of a bad colour, 

 the hot dressing must again be applied. 



THE OINTMENT. 



No. 1. 



Ointment of nitrated quicksilver, 4 oz. 

 Oil of turpentine, - - 1 oz. 



Mix. 



No. 2. 



Verdegris, - - - I oz. 



Oil of turpentine, - - 1 oz. 



Ointment of yellow resin, - 4 oz. 



Mix. 



