~ Principles of Politeness, and of Knowing the World. By the late Lord Chesterfield. Methodified and digested under distinct Heads, With Additions, By the Rev. Dr. John Trusler: Containing Every Instruction necessary to complete the GENTLEMAN and MAN OF FASHION; to teach him a Knowledge of Life, and make him well received in all Companies, 1786
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~ The Receipt Book of Marmaduke Rawdon, circa 1637-1661
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“The pouder of box Leaves with Lavender [protecteth] against madness”

~ Receipt Book of Marmaduke Rawdon, circa 1637-1661
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“for paine in the belly
Take the braines of an hare rosted & eat ther of and drinke some good wine after it & it is good.”

~ Every Woman Her Own House-Keeper; or, The Ladies’ Library, printed for James Ridgway, 1796

~ The House-Keeper’s Pocket-Book, And Compleat Family Cook: Containing Above Twelve Hundred Curious and Uncommon Receipts in Cookery, Preserving, Candying, Pastry, Pickling, Collaring, &c., by Mrs. Sarah Harrison, 1760

~ The House-Keeper’s Pocket-Book, And Compleat Family Cook: Containing Above Twelve Hundred Curious and Uncommon Receipts in Cookery, Preserving, Candying, Pastry, Pickling, Collaring, &c., by Mrs. Sarah Harrison, 1760

“To Cure the Dead Palsy …Take a pound of Fresh Butter, and seven Frogs; boil them well together, and when it is strained it will make an Ointment.”

~ Principles of Politeness, and of Knowing the World. By the late Lord Chesterfield. Methodified and digested under distinct Heads, With Additions, By the Rev. Dr. John Trusler: Containing Every Instruction necessary to complete the GENTLEMAN and MAN OF FASHION; to teach him a Knowledge of Life, and make him well received in all Companies, 1786
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“If you love mufic, hear it; pay fiddlers to play to you, but never fiddle yourfelf.”

~ The House-Keeper’s Pocket-Book, And Compleat Family Cook: Containing Above Twelve Hundred Curious and Uncommon Receipts in Cookery, Preserving, Candying, Pastry, Pickling, Collaring, &c., by Mrs. Sarah Harrison, 1760

Historical Notes:
1) “Sheep’s Lights” = sheep lungs
2) I am not sure whether “a Looseness” is constipation or diarrhea, but in either case it’s good to know that it can be eased with “comfortable Things”.

~ The House-Keeper’s Pocket-Book, And Compleat Family Cook: Containing Above Twelve Hundred Curious and Uncommon Receipts in Cookery, Preserving, Candying, Pastry, Pickling, Collaring, &c., by Mrs. Sarah Harrison, 1760

~ A Little Pretty Pocket-Book: Intended for the Instruction and Amusement of Little Master Tommy, and Pretty Miss Polly, by Isaiah Thomas, 1787
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“Jeer not at any Person whatsoever”

~ Principles of Politeness, and of Knowing the World. By the late Lord Chesterfield. Methodified and digested under distinct Heads, With Additions, By the Rev. Dr. John Trusler: Containing Every Instruction necessary to complete the GENTLEMAN and MAN OF FASHION; to teach him a Knowledge of Life, and make him well received in all Companies, 1786
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~ The House-Keeper’s Pocket-Book, And Compleat Family Cook: Containing Above Twelve Hundred Curious and Uncommon Receipts in Cookery, Preserving, Candying, Pastry, Pickling, Collaring, &c., by Mrs. Sarah Harrison, 1760

~ Every Woman Her Own House-Keeper; or, The Ladies’ Library, printed for James Ridgway, 1796

~ A Little Pretty Pocket-Book: Intended For the Instruction and Amusement of Little Master Tommy, and Pretty Miss Polly, Isaiah Thomas, 1787.
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“Throw not any Thing under the Table”

If you are an American and joining your friends and family for Thanksgiving dinner today, please keep this important advice in mind.

~ Principles of Politeness, and of Knowing the World. By the late Lord Chesterfield. Methodified and digested under distinct Heads, With Additions, By the Rev. Dr. John Trusler: Containing Every Instruction necessary to complete the GENTLEMAN and MAN OF FASHION; to teach him a Knowledge of Life, and make him well received in all Companies, 1786
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