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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)
Date1890
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMedicine and Healthcare
Dimensions25.4 x 19.7cm
AcquisitionThe George Shepherd Pharmaceutical Collection.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS081402
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 seems to be suggesting advertising in a popular journal in that area of Ireland.
Letter Regarding Red Water Cure
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18 July 1876
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Davidson & Kay
12 September 1928
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Davidson & Kay
8 June 1929
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Letter Regarding Red Water Cure
Davidson & Kay
23 July 1877
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16 June 1924