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Letter Regarding Being Agents for Red Water Cure
Image Not Available for Letter Regarding Being Agents for Red Water Cure

Letter Regarding Being Agents for Red Water Cure

Associated (Aberdeen, Scotland, founded c.1834)
Date20 February 1888
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMedicine and Healthcare
Dimensions20.4 x 12.8cm
AcquisitionThe George Shepherd Pharmaceutical Collection.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS081421
About MeDavidson's "Red Water Cure" was a mixture sold to cure Babesiosis or Red Water in cattle, by Davidson & Kay. This disease is spread by parasites like ticks and can affect productivity and fertility.

This letter suggests that Rudd Milton & Co were selling the Red Water Cure in Port Elizabeth on behalf of Davidson & Kay.

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



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