Finding Aid for the Joseph L. Long Letter, 1846 December 7
MS-2412 University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN
Encoded by: Elizabeth Dunham, July 12, 2006.
Summary Information
Joseph L. Long Letter
Date/Date Range : 1846 December 7
0.1 linear feet
Abstract: In a December 7, 1846 letter to "Messrs Thornton," Joseph Long of New Market, TN, writes about his concern for the gentlemen and his recommendation of "Doctor Baring's Lung Syrup," which provides "a certain care for asthma & consumption."
MS-2412
University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN
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[Identification of Item], Joseph L. Long Letter, MS-2412. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.
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Collection Scope and Content Note
In a December 7, 1846 letter to "Messrs Thornton," Joseph Long of New Market, TN, writes about his concern for the gentlemen and his recommendation of "Doctor Baring's Lung Syrup," which provides "a certain care for asthma & consumption."
Subject Terms
- Long, Joseph L.
- Medicine -- Tennessee.
- New Market (Tenn.) -- History.
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Letter from Joseph L. Long in New Market, TN, to "Messrs Thornton," 1846 December 7 Scope Note: Transcription of Letter
New Market Decmr. 7 1846
Messrs Thornton
Gentlemen -- Since my visit at your place a few evening since I feel concerned in regard to your health and therefore take the liberty of recommending to y'r use a medicine in which I have much faith, & think if you will procure it you will derive much benifit [sic] from its use. Doctor Baring's Lung Syrup of a certain care for asthma & consumption.
As health is to be prefered [sic] to all else I hope you will not delay in procuring the above article & using it -- If you cannot get it in Knoxville, write immediately to our house & they will take pleasure in getting it for you. I will give you where it can be had in Baltimore so in case you write you can direct them where to get it.
Address in [Batty?]
Mr. Moore -- Bookseller & Agent for Barings Lung Syprup of
No. 114 Baltimore Street
This article is an English, & comes highly recommended. Don't neglect it, procure it as soon as possible - & write me as soon as you have used it and let me know if you derive any benifit [sic] from it.
Hoping I am to hear of your entire recovery I am with much respect you friend
Jos. L. Long
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