Philippe PINEL (1745-1826). L.A.S., to M. Lerebours, optician place du Pont-Neuf in Paris 1 page in-8, address. Rare prescription from the alienist doctor. "Extract of cinchona one large. Porphirised iron filings half a size. Mix and form pills of three grains", two of which should be taken in the morning with an infusion of lemon balm. "Continue in this way for a fortnight, suspend for eight days and then continue in the same way for two or three months. 2° Light rubbing with an English brush along the spine twice a week for a few minutes". He recommends morning walks, and "sometimes practising the game of shuttlecock". Finally, "cut the wine at dinner with a quarter of fgerrugineuse water"...