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Letter Regarding Red Water Cure
Letter Regarding Red Water Cure
Letter Regarding Red Water Cure
Letter Regarding Red Water Cure

Letter Regarding Red Water Cure

Associated (Aberdeen, Scotland, founded c.1834)
Author (Wholesale Druggists & Manufacturing Chemists, Dublin)
Date27 July 1877
Object NameTestimonial
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMedicine and Healthcare
Dimensions20.2 x 12.4cm
AcquisitionThe George Shepherd Pharmaceutical Collection.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS081331
About MeDavidson's "Red Water Cure" was a mixture sold to cure Babesiosis or Red Water in cattle. This disease is spread by parasites like ticks and can affect productivity and fertility.

We do not currently know what was in the Cure, but many letters in the collection show it was considered effective. It seems to have been particularly popular in the west of Ireland, with many requests for Davidson & Kay to send it from Aberdeen.

This letter appears to be from a Dublin chemists regarding being agents for the Red Water Cure in Ireland.

Davidson & Kay Limited was an Aberdeen pharmacy business with a history reaching back to the 1834, and possibly earlier.
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