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Dear Mother, Can you see what my ideas are about Joseph, and his remedies. Do you not think it better for him. It is the substance of the Water Cure. Try it and not go away from home yet I do believe that he will soon recover, without medicines, or doctors; only give Nature a fair chance which she certainly has not yet had. He has taken medicines enough to kill most any body. Wash them the poison medicines out with pure water. Help encourage & interest his mind in this, and assist him in it. He ought to have greater conveniences for Bathing. And more water. That little bowl of water is not enough; why not have a pail full of water in his room to wash in? Let it be pure water too; perhaps not quite so cold as It comes from the well; that is if it chills him; but still fresh not long standing. He better too, {as all who wish to preserve or regain health} be somewhat particular about his diet. Great attention to general health. state of bowels &c. &c. Purify the breath, use charcoal, and that Tooth powder. Have the health perfect and Nature free to use all her resources to heal the weakness. I hardly believe in showering, or too much cold any way, or any violent remedies: they have been tried enough. Mildness, Leave the cure to Nature. She will do it well; only give her a fair chance. Write to me frequently, all particulars &c,