To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Patterson, 14 July 1807
14 July 1807
Sir
I have just thought that a moderate & uniform degree of pressure would be a very proper remedy for your leg—as it would support the vessels & promote absorption—a piece of very fine flannel or muslin about two inches wide & three or four feet in length made wet with cold vinigar & wraped up & down the leg would afford every intention required
T. Patterson
cold vinigar can be applied as often as necessary without unfolding the flannel or muslin roler.
MHi: Coolidge Collection.