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    Manuscript Collections Smallpox and scarlet fever
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    Smallpox and scarlet fever prescription, circa 19th century. 1 letter. Location: Misc. A letter from John F. Charlton to Frank M. McKeough of New Orleans, La., contains the recipe for a treatment for smallpox and scarlet fever made from zinc sulfate, digitalis (foxglove), white sugar, and water. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 4355.
    Manuscript Topic
    Medicine
    Record Type
    Manuscript Collections
    Year
    1900
    Page URL: https://lib.lsu.edu/special/manuscripts/guides/smallpox-and-scarlet-fever
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