Transactions of the Royal Medico-Botanical Society of London / edited by W. H. Judd.

Date:
1839
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    Certificate as to the Ceylon moss., by the Apothecary-General. I have used the Ceylon moss frequently as an article of nourish- ment for invalids and children, and find it answer every purpose of arrow-root or sago; and in most cases to be much more agreeable to the habits of a sick person, than the other descriptions of farinaceous food generally in use. (signed) A. R. Jackson, M.D., “ Surgeon Officiating Apothecary, H. C. S. H. C. Dispensary, December 13, 1836/' “ I have much pleasure in giving testimony in behalf of Mr. Previfo’s Ceylon moss. It is an admirable article of food, peculiarly well adapted to the delicate stomach of an invalid; light and easy of digestion, it is at the same time very nutritious ; far superior indeed, to any thing of the kind I ever met with. I have employed it ex- tensively and can recommend it with confidence. (signed) “ W. H. Goodeve, M. D,, “ Professor of Anatomy and Medicine, “ Medical College. ‘^Calcutta, Dec. 15, 1836.” Fort William, “Dear Sir, December 13, 1836. “ I have examined and tried the Ceylon moss, and am of opinion that it is a valuable article of sick diet; the more so in cases where animal jelly cannot be obtained without delay, and when it is not so fitting for a weak state of the stomach as that of the Ceylon moss. “ Very truly yours, (signed) “ Fredebick Corbyn, “ To Mr. Previte.” “ Garrison Surgeon. ce gj].^ “ Calcutta, December 13, 1836. “ In reply to your note in which you request my opinion upon your Ceylon moss, I can merely repeat what I said in my capacity as