Hopkinton, R. I., Dec. 23, 1835.
Sir,—The following answer to the interrogations in the Boston Medical and Surgical Journal of March 1835, on diet, etc., as proposed by yourself, has been through the press of business, neglected until this late period. Trusting they may be of some use, I now forward them.
1. Rather increased, if any change.
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3. I think I have retained the vigor of my mind more, in consequence of an abstemious diet.
4. I thought I had the appearance of scurvy, which gradually disappeared.
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6. From May 20, 1811, (more than twenty-four years.)
7. Small in quantity, and dressed and cooked simply.