RECEIPTS.
£ £  s. d.
2 and under 5 0 2
5 10 0 3
10 20 0 6
20 50 1 0
50 100 1 6
100 200 2 6
200 300 4 0
300 500 5 0
500 1000 7 6
1000 and upwards10 0
Receipt in full10 0
The Receiver to find the Stamp.
BILLS, &.At or under2 months date or 60 days sight.Exceeding 2 monthsdate or 60 days sight.
£ s. £ s.s. d.s. d.
2 0 not ex. 5 5 1 0 1 6
5 5 20 0 1 6 2 0
20 0 30 0 2 0 2 6
30 0 50 0 2 6 3 6
50 0 100 0 3 6 4 6
100 0 200 0 4 6 5 0
200 0 300 0 5 0 6 0
300 0 500 0 6 0 8 6
500 0 1000 0 8 6 12 6
1000 0 2000 012 6 15 0
2000 0 3000 015 0 25 0
Exceeding3000 025 0 30 0
⁂ For the Forms of a Receipt, Notes, &c. see page [42].
A TABLE
Showing the number of days from any day in one month to the sameday in any other month, throughout the year.
ToJan.Feb.Mar.AprilMayJuneJulyAug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.
FromJan.365 31 59 90120151181212243273304334
Feb.334365 28 59 89120150181212242273303
Mar.306337365 31 61 92122153184214245273
April275306334365 30 61 91122153183214244
May245276304335365 31 61 92123153184214
June214245273304334365 30 61 92122153183
July184215243273304335365 31 62 92123153
Aug.153184212243273304334365 31 61 92122
Sept.122153181212242273303334365 30 61 91
Oct. 92123151182212243273304335365 31 61
Nov. 61 92120151181212242273304334365 30
Dec. 31 62 90121151182212243274304335365
In Leap Year, when February intervenes, add one day to the calculation.

INDEX

Page.
Abbreviations in writing and printing,Appendix[38]
—————— and characters in common use,Appendix[41]
Accomplishments, Educational, [274]
Acetous Acid, to make, [190]
Acquaintances, caution in forming, [29]
Adder, for the poison of the, [326]
Address, modes of, in writing and speaking,Appendix[36]
Adulteration of Wine, detection of, [357]
Adulterated Provisions, [213]
Advice to Servants in General, [17]
Agreement of Servants,Appendix[11]
Almond Bloom, to make, [162]
——–– Paste, [ibid.]
——–– Milk, [309]
Aloetic Pills, to make, [310]
Anchovies, to imitate, [121]
Angelica, to candy, [116]
Animation, to restore Suspended, [322]
Aniseed, Compound Spirit of, [317]
Ankle, for a sprained, [325]
Antibilious Pills, to make, [310]
Aperient Draught, [320]
Apoplectic Fit, to relieve an, [322]
Apprentices, directions to, [418]
Apples, to store, [62]
Apricots, to preserve, [115]
Aromatic Tincture, [314]
Asses’ Milk, Substitute for, [307]
Bacon, to choose, [80]
Bad Breath, remedy for, [247]
Bailiff, see Land Steward, [327]
Balsam of Honey, [315]
Baking, articles and joints for, [204]
Barberries, to preserve, [113]
Bardolph Pimple, to remove, [242]
Bark, Tincture of Peruvian, [316]
——, Huxham’s Tincture of, [316]
Barley Sugar, to make, [102]
Barley Water, [305]
Bath, to make a warm, [322]
Barometer of temperance and intemperance,Appendix[33]
Bechamel, or white sauce, to make, [209]
Bed-rooms, management of, [289]
Beef, to choose, [75]
—––, joints of, [76]
Beef and Mutton, to boil, [197]
Beef-tea, to make, [306]
Bees, to avoid injury from, [326]
Beverages, Miscellaneous, to make, [191]
Bible recommended, [37]
Bill of Fare, Cook’s, [219]
————–, Etiquette of, [57]
Biscuits, Fancy, to make, [98]
———, Sponge, [99]
Blacking, to make, [390]
Black Cloth, to revive, [366]
———–––, to take stains out of, [367]
Blancmanges, to make, [100]
Bleeding, to relieve sudden, [321]
Board Wages, [8]
Boiling, Instructions for, [195]
———, Examples in, [197]
Bon Bons, to make, [102]
Bottle-Jack, [201]
Books, choice of, in Education, [274]
Boot Tops, liquid for cleaning, [384]
————, to clean, [392]
Breeches Ball, to make, [366]
Brine for Pickling, [122]
British Wines, [123]
—————–, Management of, [153]
—————–, Vatting, Fermenting, and Flavouring of, [124]
—————–, Racking, Fining, and Bottling, [126]
—————–, to restore pricked, [344]
Broiling, Instructions for, [205]
Broths, Soups, and Gravies, to prepare, [208]
Browning, to make, [211]
Bucellas Wine, to manage, [351]
Buns, Common, to make, [96]
——, Cross, to make, [ibid.]
Burns or Scalds, to cure, [324]
Butchers’-Meat, [74]
——————, Management of, [214]
Butler, the, [339]
——— Wages, [342]
———, sundry receipts for,[358–360]
———, Under, [394]
Butter, to choose, [10]
—–––, to make Salt, Fresh, [299]
—–––, winter store of, [297]
Cakes, making, [89]
——–, Almond, [94]
——–, Apple, [100]
——–, Bambury, [94]
——–, Bath, [92]
——–, Cream, [95]
——–, Ginger, [92]
——–, Good Plain, [91]
——–, Iceing for, [ibid.]
——–, Lemon, [93]
——–, Plain Pound, [91]
——–, Portugal, [92]
——–, Queen, [93]
——–, Ratifia, [91]
——–, Rice, [93]
——–, Rich Plum, to make, [90]
——–, Rich Seed, [91]
——–, Saffron, [93]
——–, Shrewsbury, [92]
Calendar, Gardeners’, [414]
Camphor Mixture, [321]
Cancer, for, [323]
Candles, to Store, [61]
Candying, to prepare Sugar for, [101]
Capillaire, to make, [105]
Carp, Tench, and Perch, to choose, [86]
Carpets, to sweep, [288]
Carriages and Harness, to clean brass ornaments on,[375]
Casks, sweeting of, [356]
––––, Foul, to Sweeten, [153]
Catechu, Tincture of, [316]
Caviare, to choose, [84]
Caudle, White and Brown, to make, [307]
Carpets, to clean, [281]
Chalk Mixture, [321]
Chamber Nurse, Duties of, [301]
Champaigne, British, to make, [129]
Chapped Lips, Balsam for, [205]
Character, Maintainance of, [32]
———–, Recommendations of, [54]
Cheese, varieties of, [86]
Cheesecakes, fine almond, and bread, to make, [99]
—————, rice, [100]
Cherries, to dry, [114]
Chickens, to manage, [296]
Children, washing and exercise of, [255]
Chintz, to wash, [249]
Chocolate, to make, [193]
Chocolate Drops, to make, [104]
Cinnamon, Compound Tincture of, [314]
Claret, to manage, [345]
——–, to colour, [346]
——–, to restore, that drinks foul, [ibid.]
——– and Port, to make rough, [ibid.]
——–, to fine, [354]
Cleanliness recommended, [29]
Cleaning rooms, [292]
Cloth, to revive faded Black, [366]
——, to dry clean, [ibid.]
Clothes, Coats, Pelisses, &c. to scour, [365]
——–– Ball, [366]
Coachman, the Head, [372]
————–, Under, [396]
Coals, economy in, [223]
Cod-fish, to choose, [85]
Coffee, to make, [193]
Cold and Cough, for a, [323]
Colours in Dress, [243]
Company, choice of, [38]
Confectionary Drops, to make, [105]
Confectionary Receipts, [101]
Contagion, to prevent, [302]
Convulsions of Children, [265]
Cook, the Man, [372]
—–– morning business, [373]
—–– evening duties, [375]
—–– wages, [ibid.]
—––, Duties of the, [194]
—––, advice to, [29]
—––, Under, [233]
—––, useful hints to, [221]
Cook’s Catechism, [224]
Corn, to increase, [300]
Corns, to cure, [324]
—— Plaster, to make, [248]
Cosmetic Juice, to make, [244]
Cough, a constitutional or winter one, [323]
——– Mixture, to make, [308]
Counterpanes, to Scour, [295]
Couriers, [408]
Courses, arrangement of, [220]
Court Plaster, [313]
————––, application of, [314]
Courtship, caution in, [39]
Cows, to milk and manage, [296]
—––, economy of, [299]
Cream, cold, to make, [160]
——–, Ice, [109]
——–, Pistachio, [ibid.]
——–, Raspberry, [110]
——–, Rose, [160]
——–, Whipt, [109]
Croup, remedies for, [269]
Cruelty, caution against, [232]
Crumpets, to make, [95]
Cucumbers and Melons, to preserve, [115]
————–, to pickle, [120]
Cullis, or Brown Gravy, to make, [209]
Curry, East India, method of preparing, [369]
—— Powder, [370]
Custards, Almond, to make, [97]
———–, Baked, [96]
———–, Lemon, [97]
———–, Orange, [96]
———–, Rice, [97]
Cutaneous Eruptions, remedy for, [264]
Daffy’s Elixir, [315]
Dairy-Maid, duties of, [295]
Damson Cheese, to make, [111]
Damsons, to bottle, [113]
Dedication to the Heads of Families, [1]
Dentition of Children, [265]
Dessert, arrangement of, [58]
Diarrhœa, remedy for, [264]
Dining Tables, to clean, [290]
Dinner Courses, arrangement of, [218]
Discharging Servants,Appendix[9]
Disputed Wages, to settle,Appendix[13]
Distillation, general rules for, [177]
Distilled Waters [176]
——————–, Alexeterial, [180]
——————–, Cinnamon, [ibid.]
——————–, Jamaica Pepper, [181]
——————–, Jasmine, [180]
——————–, Myrtle, [181]
——————–, Pennyroyal, [180]
——————–, Orange Flower, [181]
—————————— Peel, [ibid.]
——————–, Peppermint and Portugal, [ibid.]
——————–, Rose, [182]
——————–, Rosemary, [179]
——————–, Sans Pareil, [180]
——————–, Simple Distilled, [182]
——————–, Spearmint, [180]
——————–, Strawberry, [182]
Doses, Table of, [304]
Dress, art of, [236]
——, neatness in, [35]
Drops, Confectionary, to make, [105]
——–, Chocolate, [106]
——–, Clove, [ibid.]
——–, Coffee, [ibid.]
——–, Ginger, [ibid.]
——–, Orange Flower, [ibid.]
——–, Peppermint, [ibid.]
Drowned, method of restoring Life to the apparently,[326]
Ducks, to choose, [82]
East India Curry, method of preparing an, [369]
Eau de Bouquet, to make, [158]
——– Cologne, to make, [ibid.]
——– Luce, to make, [311]
Economy enforced,[12–26]
Education, improved System of, [273]
Effervescing Draught, to mix, [307]
Eggs, to choose, [87]
——, to preserve, [300]
Emetic Draught, [320]
Embezzlement, Crime of,Appendix[13]
Eringo, to candy, [116]
Establishments, Scales of, [5]
Excuse for Stopping on Errands, [43]
Expenses, Tables of, [4]
————————,Appendix[5]
Eye, for a bruised, [325]
False Characters, Punishment for,Appendix[14]
Family, Sketch of a well-regulated, [15]
Feathers, to clean, [253]
Female Servants, advice to, [29]
Fermentation, Spirituous, [125]
Finger plates, to clean, [287]
Floor Cloths, to clean, [283]
Flannels, to scour, [295]
Finings for Wine, [355]
Fire, to extinguish, [325]
First Service, [31]
Fish, to boil, [199]
—————, to choose, [84]
—————, to carve, [73]
—————, to preserve by Sugar, [121]
Fits, to relieve fainting and other, [321]
Flounders, to choose, [85]
Flour, to choose, [300]
Flowers, to preserve, for Distilling, [176]
Fomentations, directions for, [312]
Forbearance, [53]
Footman, the, [376]
————, method of cleaning boots and shoes, [377]
———————————— Ladies shoes, [378]
———————————— furniture, [385]
———————————— looking glasses & pictures,[379]
———————————— gloves, [ibid.]
————, duties for dinner, [380]
———————— tea, [382]
———————— supper, [383]
——————— in going out with the carriage, [ibid.]
———— wages, [384]
————, sundry receipts for,[384–394]
————, Under, [398]
Fowls, to choose, [82]
Fraud or Neglect, liability for,Appendix[13]
Freckle Wash, to make, [240]
Fresh Water Fish, [86]
Friars Balsam, [316]
Frugality recommended, [24]
Fruit, to candy, [102]
——, to gather, [123]
——, to preserve, [113]
——————— in spirits, [114]
——, to scald, [60]
Frying, directions for, [205]
Furniture Paste and Oil, to make, [391]
Furs, to preserve, [248]
Game, to choose, [81]
Gardener, Head, [409]
Geese, to choose, [82]
Gilt Buckles, chains, &c. to clean, [365]
Ginger, to candy, [103]
Ginger Beer, to make, [191]
————— and Powders, [359]
Gingerbread, plain, to make, [94]
Glaze, to prepare, [207]
Gloves, to clean without wetting, [365]
———, to wash and clean, [388]
Godfrey’s Cordial, [315]
Gold Lace, to clean, [364]
————– and Embroidery, to clean, [367]
Good Temper, qualification of, [28]
Gooseberries, to preserve, [116]
Governess, qualifications for, [272]
Grape Lotion, to make, [240]
Grapes, to preserve, [114]
———, to store, [62]
Gravel, for the, [323]
Grease Spots, to remove,[249–283]
—————, to take out, [387]
Griping and Flatulency, remedy for, [263]
Grocery and Confectionery, [62]
Groom, the, [399]
——— and Footman, [407]
Grouse, to keep, [84]
Gudgeons, Roach, and Dace, to choose, [86]
Guaiacum, Tincture, [316]
————, Ammoniated tincture of, [ibid.]
Gum Arabic Mucilage, to make, [309]
Hackney Coach Fares,Appendix[15]
——————– Laws,Appendix[23]
Haddock, to choose, [85]
Hair, superfluous, to remove, [171]
—– Powder Perfume, to make, [168]
————–s, to perfume, [170]
—–, to strengthen and thicken, [247]
Hall Porter, [398]
Hams, choice of, [80]
—––, to carve, [68]
—––, to salt, [121]
Hangings, to restore, [282]
Hares, to choose, [81]
——–, to carve, [70]
Harness, black dye for, [375]
———, Liquid Blacking for, [ibid.]
Hartshorn Jelly, to make, [108]
Head Aches, to ease or cure, [322]
Head Nurse, duties of the, [254]
Herbs, to preserve by drying, [87]
——– used in Salads, [212]
Hermitage and Burgundy Wine, to manage, [346]
Herrings, to choose, [85]
Hiccups, remedy for, [263]
Hiring Servants,Appendix[9]
Hog’s Lard, ointment of, [313]
Horses, to bring out in case of fire, [375]
——–, management of, [400]
——–, receipts relative to, [404]
Honesty the best Policy,[20–34]
Honey, to clarify, [114]
——–, Balsam of, [315]
——– Water, to make,[159–190]
Honours of the Table, [15]
Hooping Cough, remedy for, [268]
Horehound, to candy, [103]
Household Concerns, management of, [2]
————– Establishment, [7]
Housekeeper, qualifications of the, [51]
—————–, Representative of the Mistress, [52]
—————–, her management of the other Servants,[ibid.]
—————–, her accounts, [56]
—————–, salary of, [59]
—————–, Memorandums for [ibid.]
House-Maid, Upper, duties of [276]
—————, hearths to clean, [277]
—————, management of bed-rooms, [280]
—————, Under, duties of, [284]
House Steward, the, [336]
——————–, his business to hire and discharge all
servants, [ibid.]
——————– Accounts, [337]
——————–, Salary, [338]
Huxham’s Tincture of Bark, [316]
Iceing for Cakes, to make, [91]
Idleness the Source of Evil, [21]
Incomes, table of, [3]
———————,Appendix[5]
Independence, how to establish, [25]
Industry, the duty of,[27–34]
———– the foundation of good character, [19]
Infection, to prevent, [308]
Infants, management of, [256]
———, clothing of a, [257]
———, diseases of, [262]
———, dress of, [259]
———, exercise of, [257]
———, food of, [260]
———, sleep of, [261]
———, strengthening of, [259]
———, mild purgatives for, [321]
Indenture of Apprenticeship explained, [411]
Ink Spots, to remove, [295]
Intemperance, ruinous effects of, [22]
Interest of Savings, [27]
———, Tables of,Appendix[6]
Inventory, the Housekeeper’s, [60]
Inward Fits, remedy for, [266]
Ipecacuan Wine, [317]
Irons, polished, to preserve, [283]
Iron-Moulds, to remove, [294]
Isinglass Jelly, to make, [306]
Jam, Raspberry, [111]
—–, Strawberry, [ibid.]
Jasmine, Essence of, to make, [159]
Jelly, Apple, to make, [110]
—––, Black Currant, [ibid.]
—––, Currant, [ibid.]
—––, Gooseberry, [ibid.]
—––, Strawberry. [ibid.]
Joints, Table of, for roasting, [202]
Kitchen, good order of, [291]
Kitchen-Maid, directions to, [233]
Kitchen Maxims, [224]
Knighton’s Lotion, to make, [241]
Knives and Forks, to clean, [393]
Lace or Linen, fine, to wash, [250]
Lady’s-Maid, duties and qualifications of, [236]
——— Footman, [397]
Lamb, to choose, [79]
——, joints of, [ibid.]
——————, to carve, [68]
Land Steward and Bailiff, [327]
—————— should have a proper set of books,[328]
—————— should detect peculations, &c. in servants,[ibid.]
—————— every farm should be surveyed and
described in a Map,[329]
—————— the covenants in each lease to be strictly
attended to,[ibid.]
—————— trespasses and nuisances to be avoided,[330]
—————— encouragement should be given to
improvements,[ibid.]
—————— not to interfere in the domestic concerns
of the tenants,[331]
—————— should have an able and professional adviser,[332]
—————— balance in cash should be put out to interest,[ibid.]
—————— all accounts should be properly arranged,[333]
—————— books necessary to be kept,[334]
—————— form of the Journal,[ibid.]
—————————– the Ledger, &c.,[335]
Larder, management of,[214–216]
Laundry-Maid, duties of, [294]
——————–, economical hints to, [ibid.]
Lavender Water, [317]
Lawns, to wash and starch, [250]
Laws of Masters and Servants,Appendix[9]
Leather Breeches, to take grease out of, [366]
Leather, to clean, [367]
Lemon Cream, to make, [240]
——– Peel, to candy, [104]
Lemonade, portable, [192]
Lemons, to store, [66]
Leverets, to distinguish, [81]
Liability of Masters,Appendix[12]
Liniments, to make, [311]
Lip Honey, to prepare, [245]
—– Salve, [313]
————, to make, [166]
Liquorice, Extract of, to make, [107]
———— Juice, [ibid.]
———— Lozenges, to make, [106]
———— Refined, to make, [107]
London Female Servants’ Society, [30]
Looking Glasses, to clean, [283]
Lisbon Wine, to manage, [351]
Lotion for Wrinkles, [242]
Lozenges, Black Pectoral, [317]
———–, White Pectoral, [ibid.]
———–, Nitre, [318]
Lye for the Hair, [247]
Macaroons, to make, [98]
Macassar Oil, to make, [247]
Mackerel, to choose, [86]
Mad Dog, for the bite of a, [326]
Madeira, to fine, [354]
Magnesia Water, to make, [192]
Mail Coaches, list of the,Appendix[29]
Malmsey and other Wines, to fine, [355]
Man Cook, the, [368]
Marble, to clean, [283]
——— Hearths, to clean, [287]
Marketing, rules for,[54–74]
———— Tables,Appendix[1]
Marmalade, Barberry, to make, [108]
————–, Orange, [107]
————–, Quince, [108]
————–, Scotch, [108]
————–, Transparent, [ibid.]
Marshmallows, decoction of, to make, [310]
Melted Butter, [210]
Men-servants, advice to, [28]
Measures, Graduated, [213]
Meat, tainted, to restore, [217]
Meats, various, to dress, [222]
Medicinal Tea, to make, [306]
Metals, various, to clean, [281]
Mildew, to remove from Linen, [295]
Mildness of Behaviour, [35]
Milk, to preserve, [298]
—— and Cream, substitute for, [299]
——, management of, in the Dairy, [296]
—— of Roses, to make,[159–160]
Mistresses of Families, kindness of, to Servants, [10]
Moor-Game, to keep, [84]
Moths, to drive away, [248]
————————– or prevent approach of, [366]
Mourning Dresses, to remove stains from, [364]
Muffins, to make, [95]
Mulga-Tawney, mode of preparing, [370]
Mushrooms, to pickle, [120]
Musk, Tincture of, to make, [167]
Mustiness in Wine, to remove, [153]
Mutton, to choose, [78]
——— Broth, to make, [306]
———, joints of, [79]
——————– to carve, [67]
Must, drawing and casking of, [125]
Mustard Cataplasm, to make, [312]
Needle-work, the Lady’s maid’s, [239]
Negative Advice to Servants, by Dean Swift, [42]
New services, [32]
Nurse, the Chamber, [301]
————– Under, [271]
————– Head, directions to, [254]
Nursery, cautions in, [254]
Nursery Maid, duties of, [271]
———– sleeping-room, [256]
Obedience, duty of, [40]
Oils for the hair, to make, [247]
—–, to remove from boards, [284]
Omelette souffle, to make, [111]
Onions, to pickle, [118]
Opodeldoc, to make, [310]
Orange flowers, to candy, [114]
——— marmalade, to make, [107]
——— peel, to candy, [104]
Oranges, to preserve whole, [114]
———–, to store, [66]
Orgeat paste, to make, [112]
Opiate, for the teeth, [165]
Ottar of Roses, to make, [159]
Outriders, [408]
Oxalic Acid, [326]
Paints, use of, [243]
Palma Christi, to make, [247]
Panada, to make, [305]
Paper-hangings, to clean, [282]
Parlour fire, to light and manage, [293]
Parsley and Butter, [210]
Partridges, to choose, [83]
Paste, to make, [300]
Pastry, art of making, [89]
Pate de Guimauve, to make, [112]
Pate du jujubes, to make, [112]
Pastiles, Aromatic, to make, [168]
Pearl powder, to make, [164]
—— water, to make, [161]
Perfume to prevent infection, [167]
——––– for clothes and drawers, [167]
Perfumery and Cosmetics, [158]
Perfumes, ambergris, musk, orris, violet, and rose, to make,[169]
Perspiration, to remove, [242]
Peruvian Bark, tincture of, [316]
Pheasants, to choose, [83]
Piccalilli, to make, [119]
Pickling, general rules for, [117]
———, season for, [87]
Pie, orange and lemon, to make, [97]
Pigeons, to choose, [83]
Pike and Jack, to choose, [86]
Pimples, ointment for, [241]
Pleasure, necessary restraint of, [21]
Point Lace, to clean and starch, [250]
Pomade for removing wrinkles, [242]
Pomade Divine, to make, [161]
Pomatums, [162]
Poppies, Syrup of, [318]
Pork, to choose, [79]
——, joints of, [80]
—————– to carve, [68]
——, leg of, to boil, [198]
Port Wine, to manage and improve poor, [345]
Porterage, laws respecting,Appendix[25]
Postillion, duties of, [407]
Posting, table of,Appendix[8]
Post-Office, regulations of the general,Appendix[28]
———————————— two-penny,Appendix[30]
Potass Water, [192]
Poultry, to boil, [196]
———, seasons of, [81]
Preserving, rules for, [113]
Provisions, purchase of, [55]
————, economy of, [59]
Puffs, Orange, to make, [98]
Punishment of Servants,Appendix[11]
Purifying Water for the Skin, [240]
Purgative, mild one for Infants, [321]
Quails, to choose, [83]
Quarrels, policy of avoiding, [24]
Rabbits, to choose, [81]
Raspberry Paste, to make, [111]
Ratifia Cakes, to make, [91]
Ready Money, importance of, [55]
Receipts, Notes of Hand, &c., form of,Appendix[42]
Red Pimple, to remove the, [241]
Register Offices, [30]
Rhubarb, to choose, [308]
———–, Tincture of, [314]
———–, Compound Tincture of, [ibid.]
Rice, method of Boiling, [371]
Rickets in Children, [266]
Riga Balsam, to prepare, [312]
Ring-Worm, remedy for, [267]
Roasting, Elements of, [200]
———–, Examples in, [203]
Roman Balsam, for freckles, [239]
Rosemary Water, to distil, [179]
————, Spirit of, [317]
Roses, Honey of, [318]
——–, Infusion of, [320]
Rouge, economical, [171]
——–, Spanish, to make, [ibid.]
Ruffs and Rees, to choose, [83]
Rusks, to make, [96]
Salad, to mix one, [359]
——–, to mix, [212]
Saline draught, to make, [308]
Salmon, to choose, [85]
———, to pickle, [121]
Salop, to mix, [306]
Salt, Spirit of, [190]
Salting Beef and Pork, [122]
——— meat, directions for, [215]
Samphire, to pickle, [119]
Sarcenets, to clean, [250]
Sarsaparilla, Decoction of, [319]
————–, Compound Decoction of, [ibid.]
Satin, to clean, [251]
Sauces and Gravies, to make, [210]
——–, plain and compound, [211]
Saur Kraut, to make, [118]
Savings’ Bank, utility of, [25]
Scalds or Burns, to cure, [324]
Scarlet Cloth, to take stains out of, [367]
Scouring-Balls, to make, [ibid.]
Scullery Maid, duties of, [235]
Secrecy and Suspicion, [37]
Sedan Chairs, laws respecting,Appendix[24]
Sedlitz powders, to prepare, [308]
Seeds, to store, [66]
Seltzer Water, [192]
Senna, compound Tincture of, [314]
Servants’-hall, [417]
Servant of All-Work, duties of, [285]
Shaving, new mode of, [364]
Sherry, to improve, [351]
——–, to fine, [354]
Sick Chamber, management of, [302]
Silence, the virtue of, [23]
Silk Stockings, to clean, [252]
Silks, Cottons, &c. to clean,[248–251]
Skin, excoriation of the, [264]
Simple Waters, to distil, [178]
Simple Ointment, [313]
Skate, to choose, [85]
Smelts, to choose, [86]
Snow Balls, to make, [105]
Snuffs, to imitate, [173]
Soap, economy of, [294]
——, liniment to make, [310]
——, preservation of, [61]
——, Almond, to make, [174]
——, Balls, [61]
——, Naples, to imitate, [175]
——, Transparent, to make, [174]
——, Windsor, [ibid.]
Soda Water, [192]
————–, to prepare, [359]
Soles, to choose, [85]
——, to fry, [206]
Soup, Transparent, to make, [307]
Soups, to prepare, [207]
———–, thicken, [209]
Spermaceti Ointment, [313]
Spine, distortion of the, [267]
Spirituous Waters, [183]
———————, Antiscorbutic,[186]
———————, Bergamot,[183]
———————, Gentian, Compound,[186]
———————, Hungary,[184]
———————, Lavender, spirit and water,[ibid.]
———————, Lemon,[185]
———————, Peppermint,[186]
———————, Scurvy Grass,[ibid.]
Sprats, to choose, [85]
Spruce Beer, to make, [191]
Squills, Oxymel of, [319]
———, Vinegar of, [ibid.]
Stable, management of, [400]
——– Boy, [408]
——–, helpers in, [ibid.]
Stains, to remove, [249]
Stamp duties for bills and receipts,Appendix[48]
Starch, purchase of, [61]
Steward’s-room Boy, [338]
Stills for simple waters, [177]
Store and Still-Rooms, management of, [60]
Stove-grates, to clean, [286]
Straw Bonnets, to bleach, [253]
Strawberry dentifrice, [158]
Strawberries, to preserve, [115]
Sturgeon, to choose, [84]
Subordination, good effect of, [17]
Sucking Pig, to carve, [69]
Sugars, variety of, [59]
Sugar, to Candy, [101]
——–, French method of candying, [102]
——– Candy, white, to make, [103]
——–, to clarify, [ibid.]
——–, to improve and increase, [104]
——–, to colour, [ibid.]
——–, devices in, [ibid.]
Sulphur Wash, to make, [241]
Sun-burn, Wash for, [172]
Sunday, observance of, [32]
Suppers, articles for, [221]
Swearing, punishment of,Appendix[12]
Sweet Herbs, season of, [88]
Swift’s, Dean, Advice to Servants, [42]
—————–, Advice to the Cook, [227]
Syllabub, whipt, to make, [104]
———–, solid, [105]
Table, arrangement of the, [56]
——–, etiquette of, [57]
——–, management of, [14]
——– of precedency among gentlemen,Appendix[34]
———————————– ladies,Appendix[35]
——–, Multiplication, with the pence added,Appendix[43]
——–, Money Appendix, [44]
——–, showing the number of days from any day in one
month, to the same day in any other month,Appendix[48]
—————, of weights and measures, &c.,Appendix[45]
Talc, White, to make, [244]
Tale-bearing, caution against,[20–42]
Tamarind Water, [308]
Tarts, Almond, to make, [97]
——, green Almond, [ibid.]
——, Orange, [98]
Teal, to choose, [83]
Teeth, to clean, [324]
—— and Gums, wash for, [245]
Throat, for a sore, [323]
Thrush, remedy for, [264]
Tiffanies, to wash and stain, [250]
Tin Vessels, preservation of, [60]
Tin and Pewter, to clean, [235]
Toast and Water, to make, [305]
Tolu, Tincture of the Balsam of, [315]
Tongue, to carve, [69]
Tooth-ache, a preservative from the, [324]
————–, to ease the, [ibid.]
————–, remedies for, [246]
Tooth-powders, various, to make, [165]
Town-washed Linen, to whiten, [294]
Tradesmen, acquaintances with, [36]
————–, respectability of, [55]
Truth recommended, [19]
Turbot, to choose, [84]
Turkeys, to choose, [82]
Turkish Bloom to make, [172]
Valet, the, [361]
——–, his morning duties, [361]
——–, care of wet clothes, [363]
——–, preparing for a journey, [363]
——–, Salary, [364]
Varnish for hats, [248]
Veal, to choose, [77]
—–, joints of, [ibid.]
Vegetables, seasons of, [87]
Venison, to choose, [81]
———, to carve, [69]
Vidonia Wine, to fine, [354]
Violets, Syrup of, [318]
Virtue of female servants, [38]
Vegetable Tooth-brushes, [165]
Vegetables, to boil, [198]
Veils, black and white, to clean, [251]
Vermillion, Spanish, to make, [171]
Vinegars, [186]
———–, to make, [ibid.]
———–, to strengthen, [189]
———–, cider, [188]
———–, common, [187]
———–, currant, [188]
———–, distilled, [189]
———–, from flowers, [ibid.]
—————–– fruits, [188]
———–, gooseberry, [ibid.]
———–, honey comb, [189]
———–, primrose, [188]
———–, raisin, [ibid.]
———–, sugar, [ibid.]
———–, wine, [187]
Vomiting in Children, [262]
Wages, [41]
——– Tables of,Appendix[5]
Walnuts, to pickle, [117]
Wardrobe, care of, [237]
Warts, to cure, [324]
Washing-Day, [293]
————— of Children, [255]
Wasp’s Sting, remedy for a, [326]
Waste and Want, [34]
Water Cresses, medicinal effects of, [308]
Water Gruel, to make, [305]
Watermen, fares of the,Appendix[26]
Wax Ointment, [313]
Weights and Measures, Table of, [304]
White Paints, [244]
White-Washing, [282]
Whiting, to choose, [85]
Wiggs, to make, [92]
Wild Fowls, varieties of, [83]
Wine making Apparatus, [123]
Wine, Gooseberry and Currant, [129]
——, Grape, [146]
——, Honey, [144]
——, Juniper berry, [138]
——, Lemon, [140]
——, Mead, white, [143]
—————, red, [ibid.]
—————, Walnut, [144]
——, Mixed Berries, [131]
——, Morella, [139]
——, Mulberry, [133]
——, Orange, [142]
—————– and Lemon, [143]
——, Parsnip, [ibid.]
——, Peach, [139]
——, Port imitated, [135]
——, Quince, [141]
——, Raisin, [147]
——, Raspberry, [133]
——, Spruce, [137]
——, Strawberry, [132]
——, Rhubarb, [149]
——, Rose, [150]
——, Scurvy-grass, [151]
——, Sage, [149]
——, Sycamore, [151]
——, Turnip, [149]
——, Wortleberry, [136]
Wines and Spirits, to fit up a cellar of, [346]
Wines, to manage Foreign, [343]
——–, to recover pricked, [346]
——–, British, to make, [123]
——–, Apple, [141]
——–, Apricot and Peach, [140]
——–, Balm, [151]
——–, Barley, [150]
——–, Birch, [136]
——–, Blackberry, [137]
——–, Cherry, [139]
——–, Cider, white and red, [145]
——–, Claret imitated, [152]
——–, Compound, [131]
——–, Cowslip, [145]
——————–, Mead, [ibid.]
——–, Currant, black, [132]
—————––, red,[129–157]
—————––, red, white, and Dutch, [130]
—————––, white, [131]
——–, Cyprus imitated, [134]
——–, Damson, [138]
——–, Dry, [152]
——–, Elderberry, [133]
——–, Elderflower, [135]
——–, Fig, English, [150]
——–, Gilliflower, [149]
——–, Ginger, [148]
——–, Gooseberry, red, [127]
———————–, white, [127]
——–, to clarify, [155]
——–, to clear, [154]
——–, to correct, [155]
——–, to ferment, [156]
——–, to restore, [ibid.]
——–, to restore pricked British, [344]
——–, to rack Foreign, [345]
——–, Red Port, to manage and improve, [ibid.]
——–, Claret, to manage, [ibid.]
——–, Claret, to colour, [346]
——–, Claret, to restore that drinks foul, [346]
—————–, and Port, to make rough, [ibid.]
——–, Hermitage and Burgundy, to manage, [ibid.]
——–, Lisbon, to manage, [351]
——–, Bucella, to manage, [ibid.]
——–, Sherry, to improve, [ibid.]
——–, to improve White, [351]
——–, to improve by chalk, [ibid.]
——–, to renovate sick, [352]
——–, to mellow, [ibid.]
——–, German method of restoring sour, [ibid.]
——–, to concentrate by cold, [353]
——–, to fine White, [ibid.]
——–, to fine Red [ibid.]
——–, to fine Claret, [354]
—————– Sherry, [ibid.]
—————– Madeira, [ibid.]
—————– Malmsey, &c., [355]
—————– Port, [ibid.]
——–, to convert White into Red, [ibid.]
——————–– Red into White, [356]
——–, to preserve against thunder, [ibid.]
——–, to make settle well, [ibid.]
——–, to bottle, [357]
——–, to detect adulterated, [ibid.]
——–, to detect alum in, [ibid.]
——–, to Decant, [358]
——–, Decanters, to clean, [ibid.]
Withering’s Cosmetic Lotion, to make, [240]
Woods, Infusion of the, [326]
Woodcocks, to choose, [83]
Woollen Cloths, Fuller’s purifier for, [365]
Worm Pimple, to remove, [241]
Wrist, for a sprained, [325]
Yellow Gum, remedy for, [262]
Young Ladies’ Maid, duties of the, [253]

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FOOTNOTES

[1] The Appendix to this work contains a compendium of useful knowledge, which it is incumbent on every servant to study attentively, and which, indeed, every young person ought to be perfectly acquainted with, whatever may be their destination in life.