A book of receipts which was given me by several men for several causes, griefs and diseases [manuscript], ca. 1625-ca. 1700.

2 items.

Among those whose names appear are: Mr. Mathias, Dr. Shelden, Dr. Willis, Sir Walter Raleigh, Sir Kenelm Digby, Mr. Ball and Dr. Wright. Includes a few cookery receipts. Compiled by several people.

[8], 1-122, [1], 123-180 leaves. 5 loose sheets.
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The housewife's rich cabinet : remedies, recipes, and helpful hints / Jean Miller, Francie Owens, Rachel Doggett ; with an introduction by Heloise. Washington, D.C. : Folger Shakespeare Library, 1997, p. 134.

Sir Edward Littleton, bart., manuscript.
Pencil: "From Southey's Lib."
Formerly Folger MS Add 247.

Exhibited: Housewife's Rich Cabinet: Remedies, Recipes, & Helpful Hints, curated by Rachel Doggett, Jean Miller, & Francie Owens, Folger Shakespeare Library, August 27, 1997-January 31, 1998.

Manuscript Cookbooks Survey description of Folger Shakespeare Library V.a.361-362
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V.a.361-362

MS Add 247