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AN ANALYSIS

OF THB

MINERAL WATER

FROM THE

iPLANTACxEiNET SPRINGl,

WITH

CERTIFICATES TESTIFYING , TO ITS SUPERIOR QUALITIES ASJ A PRE-
VENTIVE AND A CURE IN MANY CASESJOF APPROACHING AND

CONTRACTED DISEASE.

MONTREAL:

PRINTED AT THK STBAU-PRINTING ESTABLISHMENT OF OWLER & STEVENSOW,

TRANSCniPT BUILDINGS.

1858.

OTRODUCTIOI.

Among the many remedies which men of science, learning and expe-
rience have recommended to the suffering patient to relieve, invigorate
and cure, perhaps none have ever been tried or recommended with equal
security, efficiency and success as Mineral Water.

Amons those Waters now in nse,noneare so muoh in demand as the
PLAN TAGENET WATER. It is at once a relreshing drink to robust
and healthy, a cooling draught to the feverish patient, and it has been
used as an effectual cure for many distempers which arise from the im-
pure state of the blood and otherwise.

The increasing demand for this Minerai Water has induced the Pro-
prietor to make arrangements for its introduction into the principal Cities
of Canada and the United States, confident that when it is once known,
it will obtain for itself a more extensive circulation, and be more highly
appreciated.

Nut

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lantagenet Mineral §jrmgi

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Nuturo not iu)lre(nit'iitly presi'ins ;is wifli combinations of medicinal
ngeiits, iulrninil)ly ndiipted to our nece>sitic.s. This obsorviition is pecu-
linrly fipjdicftbU' to miiitr.!l wafi-rs, which sometimes hohi in soliilion
remedial snhstiinccs truly vahiaMe, which, if administered to an invalid,
chemically or urtifioially cumj-.oiinded. would prove of little benefit. In
mineral waters rinse compositions are so mufchlessly contrived, that
while they invite, they at the same 'irnc fief)/ imitat-ion.

There is one pfcniliur charactensiie of mineral waters, that the medi-
cinal snhsfances me presened to flic stoniaeh in snch minute quantities
as to be the nu>st f.ivoiiralile (or rapid M])j('r[)fion, whih- their alterative
or other energies are for the s>me rt'ason enhanced. To such condi-
tions we consiJer referabh" the soni-'tnnes emarkable effects produced by
the continued em[)loyment vi rninvr,") wafers; and of this fact the his-
tory of a miner vl spring water wi^ich we are writing, affords a very
large mimher of examples.

The Plantagener spring water was first introduce ' to public notice in
1832. This was a memorable y<'ar for the Prov It was devastated

by that most te^ rible of Divine inflictions, the A a holera, the city of
Montreal having been actually decimated. Daring that year a gentleman
of the name of Camemn, a lumber merchant, acquainted with the proper-
ties of the water, freely used it himself, and induced as many as it was
possible under his charge to employ it as a beverage. This singular fact is
recorded, that of all those who used the water and were attacked by the
cholera, none died; while of all those who refused the water none
recovered. This circumstance has been atte.sted by Mr. Dorval, then a
City Councillor for Quebec. The fact, however, had not escaped obser-
vation, and the reputation of the water unostentatiously but rapidly
spread. It was afterwards prescribed freely by the medical profession
of Montreal and Quebec, from which circumstance its employment
became general, and we may safely assert that no other mineral
water has secured and retained a greater amount of confidence
afnong the learned professions or'the laity of the Province.

The place where this celebratftl spring watrr ts found, is in the
Township of Plantagenet, on the southern shore of the River Nation, one
of the tributaries of the Ottawa, and fcituated about 30 miles below the
city of Ottawa. Although but lately revived in its medical application!
the water seems to hnve enjoyed a very ancient reputation, there l)einR
traditionary evidence, that the spring, from un early prriod in the his-
tory of the Province, had been the resort of the Indian as well as the
early settler, for the t^uke of its curative | ewers, disa(ipoinimeiir having
rarely followed its use.

It is chiefly, however, within the lusf sixer s(neM years, that the atten-
tion of the medical profession of Montreal and Qin bee having been especi-
ally dttracted to it, this spring water bus uitnincd us principal cele-
brity ; and the proprietor has to acknowledge his yratitiide to
the profession generally for their favourable appreciation ot its vir-
tues, and their nume\ous testimonials in its favour. Th< ae testi-
monials are generally so uniform in ton^, come from gentlemen situ
ated in such widely separated purls of country, and taking them in 'he
aggregate, from persons of such opposite professional employments and
pursuits, as to banish all ideas of collusion ; while, at the same time,
they indicate in the water a combination of ingredients, intrinsically
and happily good, which alone must have been the cause of its rare suc-
cess as a medicinal agent, and of the general favour which it has en-
joyed.

For the information of our readers we subjoin the chemical analysis
as performed in 1849 by Professor Hunt, of the Canadian Geological
Survey,

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ANALYSIS

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OF THE

PLANTAGENET SALINE SPRING.

The Minxral Water of the Plantagenet Spring is strongly Saline, and contains
a considerable quantity of the compounds of Bromine and Iodine, to which this
class of Waters is conceived to owe a great part of their medical virtue. It is,
besides, characterized by the large amount of Magnesia which it contains, dissolved
in the form of a Bicarbonate. [ hare submitted to a careful analysis a quantity of

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Nation, one
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application*
there heinft
in the his-
kvell us the
enr lidving

t the atien-
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trinsicalJy
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analysis
Geological

the Water plat-etl in my hands by the proprietor of the 3prmg, Mr. Cmarlkn La-

RocQUE, and have obtainmi tho sitb|oined renuli : — m

. One poiiuil avoirilupoids woijjht — 7,000 grains— coNtains of . ,

, , , , ^ ^ , Grains* , " ,,,.,

y, , ., ChloridofSoihum, 81,66200 ,,,.,,,,

Clilorid of PoiaMrtium, .72800 * , *

..., Chlorid of Calcium, .9.5480 '

, Chlorid of Magnesium, 1.716M " *"

Kromid of Magnosium,. ... .05635

I(xlid of Magnosium, .03689

CarUinale of Lime, e..23301 .

Carbonate of Ma<jae»ia, 6.2,3301

Carbonate of Iron, .06748

Silica. 49000

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Sum of Solid Ingredients, 92.176<)7

. Water 6.907.82393

7.0(X).00<K)()
Tile specilic ynivity of the Water is 100»).377, pure water being 1000. A.h 1
have not collected the Water at the Spring, I am unable to determine tho amount
of e.arbonio acid which it contains, but it appears to be considerable.

T. S. HUNT,
Chemist to tlie Geological Commission.
Office of tho (Jeological Survey, '

Montreal, 23rd March, 1849.

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I contains
hich thia
e. It is,
dissolved
lantity of

Having thus detailed the analysis of the water, it only remains to
point out those diseases in which its ciTiploymcnt, as a medicinal agent,
would appear to be serviceable.

1. Rheumatism. — With regard to this disease, there appears to be a very
general concurrence, as regards its value, among medical men in this
Province. Those who have especially found benefit from it in chronic
cases, have been Drs. Bibaud, Trudei, Leprohon, Hall, Campbell, Craw-
ford, Gibb, Wilson, Mount," Smith, Macdonnell [chronic and acute],
Jackson,* Moffat, Tavernier.

2. Gouty Affections. — The allied nature of the present disease to
the former, points to an analogous mode of management ; and there
can be no question, that gouty affections have derived great benefit from
the use of the water, as certain certificates will shew.

S.UsiNARY Diseases CONNECTED WITH anacio diathesis. — In cases of

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this disease the employment of the Plantagenet «pnDg water has proved
singularly eflScacious. While the water acts apparently on the bowels*
it at the same time by absorption influences the kidneys; and neutral-
izing the superabundant secretion of acid, prevents the deposition of aix
acid deposit eitherin the kidneys or bladder causing stone. Certificates
to this effect have been obtainfl from Drs. Sewell, Mount, Hall, Mc-
Culloch, Campbell, Picault, Crawford, Badgley, Fraser, Gibb, Nelson,
&;c., &c., &c. It may be as well here to notice, that the cause of its
success jn these complaints, is the large amount of carbonate of lime
and magnesia which enter into its composition.

4. Besides its efhcacy m the foregoing frequent and important mala-
dies, for which it appears to be especially adapted, its alterative powers
have been also especially displayed in chronic afiections of various inter-
nal organs, of which it will be suflicient to mention those of the sto-
mach, liver and kidneys, and upon which the iodine and bromine which
enter into its composition, play, iis they do jii all chronic diseases, an
important part. We regard it unnecessary to indicate in an especial
manner, all those alTectioiis or diseases, in which the employment of the
Plantagenet spring water has been found serviceable. A perusal of the
certificates annexed will satisfy the most credulous.

To the inebriate, desirous of reforming himself, this water presents a
favorite and favorable means. Its use seems to appease the long-
ing for drink with which these persons are so much lorniented, and
which they find it so difficult to withstand ; and we could point out
numerous cases in which the steady and persevering ernploynicnt of
the water has superseded the previous bad habit, and has restored the
parties to the position of respectable members of society.

Such is a brief sketch of the principal diseases and cases in which the
employment of the Plantagenet water has been found serviceable; but
we have yet to view it in another light, as a mild, safe and certain
aperient, effecting its action without the induction of sickness or grip-
ing. A5 such it may be employed under any of the circumstances in
which stichan effect is desired ; but it especially recommends itself to
the female after accouchement, in a condition of the system prone to
inflammation, and in which if fever be present, its cooling and refri-
gerant powers dependant upon its saline impregnation, render it a peculi-
arly applicable and grateful beverage. It has been extensively used
under such circumstances, and has given general satisfaction. As a refri-
gerant or cooling drink in febrile affections of all kinds, none can be
presented to the patient more acceptable. Drink, ad liMtunf, -wYiile it
does not interfere with any medical treatment adopted at the same time.

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th<
fa^
as
flu^

er has proved
n the bowels >
and neutral-
position of aix
Certificatea
tit, Hall, Mc-
jibb. Nelson,
■ cause of its
onate of lime

ortant mala-
ative powers
various inter-
of the sto-
»mine which
diseases, an
an especial
ment of the
irusal of the

r preseiitsa
the long-
lented, and
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loynient of
estored the

which the
eable; but
nd certain
ss or grip-
stances in
is itself to
1 prone to
and refri-
t a peculi-
vely used
As a refri-
>e can be
', while it
ame time.

it will be found on the contrary to assist that treatment ; and while mo-
derating the heat of skin, tends also to quench the thirst which is a dis-
tressing symptom in those complaints.

Lastly. As a grateful and cooling drink, a tumblerful taken during
the intense heat of a summer's day, is fast usurping the place of the
favorite and fashionable aerated soda water. It is found to be equally
as refreshing as the latter, and should command a preference, as its in-
fluence on the system is far more ^eneficial.

MANNER OF USING THE PLANTAGENET WATER.

1. As A Laxative and Diuretic. — For this purpose two or three
tumblerfuls should be taken in the morning on the fasting stomach,
and this either may or may not be preceded by a little preparatory
medicine taken at bed time the preceding evening, according (o the
intensity of effect desired. Ordiuinly under such circumstances the
effects of the medicine are experienced in the course ot three or four
hours. Tiie diuretic action of the water is promptly determined by
the free exposure of the body to cool cur-^ents of air.

2. As AN ALiERATivE. — A tumblcr full may be taken Uiree times a
day, a siiort time beiort; meal hours. For the production of this efiect
a prolonged employment of the water is requisite. In this manner
only can any rational benefit be expected from it in old or chronic
diseases.

3. As a refrigerant or cooling drink, a tumbler full may ba taken at
any time.

We have by no means exhausted our subj^^ct. Much more might be
said, but we have rather endeavoured to epitomize, or abridge, than extend
unnecessarily our remarks. A vast deal of information will be found in
the annexed certificates with which we have been favored at different
times, from various parties, and from medical gentlemen of the highest
eminence in their profession. We prefer to let these certificates tell
their own tales ; while in what we have written, it has been the furthest
possible from our intention to exaggerate the virtues of the water, or to
attribute to it powers which we cannot prove that it really possesses. We *
think that the water has been sufficiently long before the public to have
had its merits fairly tested — merits requiring no eulogy from us.
These are best proved by its general use in this Province, and fully
justify the expression of our belief, that in its qualities as a medicinal
spring, the Plantagenet stands unrivalled.

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OERTIFIOATES.

I certify that for many years {last I suffered horribly from rheumatic
pains, in spite of all the best medical treatment I could obtain, and that
haring for some time made use of the Plantagenet Mineral Water, I ara
completely cured.

J. Bte. LACUYERBULT

Plantageuet, August 10, 184-8.

I, the undersigned, do certify that I have been sick for the space of
eight months, during which time I was in such a continual state of
weakness, that I could not dress myself, and tliut having made use of
the PJantagenet Water, of which Mr. Charles Larocque is proprietor,
lam perfectly cured.

MARGUERITE PILON.

Planta^onet, August 11, 1848.

I would state under oath, that whenever I cease to drink the water of
the Plantagenet Mineral Spring now under the control of Mr. Charles
Larocque, I cannot attend to my business, and as soon as I resume their
use I feel well.

PAUL SABOURIN.

Plantagenet, August 8, 1848.

I, the undersigned, do certify that to ray knowledge, many persons
who have made uae of the Plantagenet Mineral Waters, have derived a
great benefit from them, especially in cases of Rheumatism.

Dr. M. R. L. LEDUC.
River Delisle, August 14, 184S.

I have been spitting blood for eight months past, and since eight days
past I have been drinking Plantagenet Mineral Water. I am better, and
•my strength is double to what it was.

:., AUGUSTIN LAFLAMME. .ij
Montreal, August 15, 1848. - ^ v : r : jj

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I certify that my wife since three years past has suffered much from a

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very grievous disease, and iried many remedies without success; hnt
since she has heeii drinking the renowned Plaiitagenet Water, she is
quite well. ,

H. LAURIN.
Montreal, Sept. i, 1848. ,

I certify that diirioc the space of three or tour years I have suffered from
au acute pain in ray side, against winch I tried different remedies with-
out success. Sinc»? three or foiii weeks, I have been drinking the Planfa-
genet Spiing Water, and ur.i quite well.

DANIEL ALLWrAY.

Montreal, Sept. 16, 184-8.

I feel great pleasure in introducinj^ to the notice of the public ?he
Plantagenct Mineral Waters, whose excellent qualities for restoring the
system and giving itstiength, are not surpassed by any in this Province.

This I state from experience, having made use of all the other mineral
waters in this country. L t those who are aifticted with headache,
loss of appetite, &c., try these waters, and their success is certain.

H. J. LARKIN.
Montreal, Sept. 9, 184.8.

ch from a

1 certify that I have used during a short space of time, some of the
Plantagenet Minu'ial Waters and that I have been greatly benefitted by
them ; and I believe them superior to all others of that kind.

JOHN McDonald.

Montreal, Sept. 1848.

I am ready to declare upon oath that having intensely suffered
from the swelling of a leg and foot for more than thirty years past, I
have been completely cured by a three months' use of the Plaiitagenet
Mineral Waters. Therefore I recommend all those similarly afflicted
to diiuk this most valuable water.

M. JULIE GELINEAU.
Rigaud, Sept. 15, 1848.

This is to certify that the Plantagenet Mineral Waters have been used
in my family and vicinity for many years past, as a healing drink for all
diseases. Having myself I believe, made use of all the other mineral
waters known along the Ottawa, I have found the former to be far more
beneficial than the latter. These waters have been used for rheumatism

dropsy, diabetes, dyspepsia and many other diseases, producing a very
salutary effect. I believe them to be of infinite value.

WM. DOYLE, J. P. •
Petite Nation, Sept. 23, 1848. ^

I declare that I have terribly suffered a long lime of the rheumatism,
and that since I drank some Plantagenet Water I am better.

LOUIS PLAMONDON.
Montreal, Sept., IS^S.

EXTRAOBDINARY CURE.

I certify that since 1 had the cholera, I was infirm in my limbs and
hearing. I was so until I made use o( the Plantagenet Waters. I
had spent above jG300 before I heard of those waters, for medical aid. I
was taken to one of my friends near the Springs, and lived with hira six
weeks, during which time I washed myself with, and regularly drank of
this water. When I left the springs 1 was perfectly cured — heard well,
and am still in good health.

P. S. T. CONKEY.

Brook, Sept.,184.S.

CHOLERA CURED BY THE PLAhTAGENET V/ATERS.

J, the undersigned, wishing to give testimony in favour of the Plan-
tagenet Waters, beg to state, that in the year 1832, 1 was with a num-
ber of men lumbering near those valuable and efficient springs, and that
I was taken with the then prevailing disease, [cholera.] with a num-
ber of my men, who were also taken ill of the same disease. We used
it, and we were perfectly cured, whilst those who were against it, died
almost instantly of the prevailing disease. Moreover, we took down
several barrels with us to Quebec in case of a relapse. . ,

I remain, Sir, yours, &c., ,

. ^ ■ J. S. CAMERON.

St. Lawrence, Jan. 9, 1849. ., . ,. .-■ j..^

^'' '•• Montreal, March 84, 1849.

I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the above certificate of Mr.
J. S. Cameron, relative to the Plantagenet Mineral Waters, as being an
efficient cure in cases of cholera and other sickness, is strictly true, hav-
ing witnessed its use in similar cases; and moreover, in the year 1832,
the fact above stated having occurred to my knowledge, I take therefore
the liberty of recommending the same. , ; -., ,«>sii

A. DORVAL, M.D., City Councillor, Quebec.

ng a very
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limbs and
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li liim six
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it, died
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of Mr.
)eing an
le, hav-
Eir 1832,
lerefore

I do hereby certify that for upwards of a year and a half I have
sufiered severely from dyspepsia and costiveness, from the effect of
which I became so attenuated that all hopes of ray recovery were aban-
doned. After having U3ed the various remedies usually prescribed in
similar cases, without experiencing any relief, I had recourse to the Plan-
tagenet Spring Waters, and since I have used them, my health has
been com})lelely restored. As I attribute my recovery entirely to
these waters, I consider it my duty most earnestly to recommend them
to whomsoever may be afflicted with the above-mentioned disorders.

J. BELLE, N.P.

Montreal, March 16, 184^9.

I have adtised a number of my patients to make use of the Plan-
to genet Spring Waters, from which they have invariably derived benefit,
answering the action of the stomach, increasing the appetite, and acting
gently, but efTt'ctually, upon the kidneys and bowels, and the latter es-
pecially. Invalids are becoming very fond of it.

WOLFRED NELSON, M.D.
Montreal, March 21, 184^9.

ebec.

Montreal, March 29, 184-9.

Mr. Charles Larocque having submitted to me an analysis of the Wa-
ter of Plantagenet Springs, made by "ft S. Hunt, Esq., and requested
my opinion thereon, I have to state, that the proportion and combination
of ingredients most admirably adapt them for use in gout, gravel, rheu-
matism, some forms of liver disease, dyspepsia and dropsy, and in aJl
forms of scrofula, except consumption.

In regard to its use in cholera, of which he has some important and
respectable certiLv3ates,it is to be remarked, that the saline treatment of
choler^ is rising into high favour in Europe, numerical investigations
seeming to prove its superiority. Should such be the case, we have
excellent combination from the hand of nature in the Plantagenet
Waters.

' S. C. SEWELL, M.D.,- ' '

Lecturer on Materia Medica in McGill College, &;c.

Sir, — In compliance with your desire, communicated to me, for my
opinion upon the use of the Plantagenet Waters, I do not hesitate to
state that according to their analysis by Mr. T. S. Hunt, Chemist of the

^ 4*^:

Geological Commission, and by reason of their tonic, alterative, d.uretie
and purgative properties, which result from their constituent parts, '.hey
may be employed with advantage, according to the mode of applicHtl^K,
in the treatment uf rheumatisms, gout, dyspepsia, afiections of the liver,
sciofiila, dropsies, and in many other diseases, when employed in u pru»
per manner. Such medicaments, in my opinion, are by far more j^re-
ferable to so many cithers which crowd in upon us from all quarters —
the composition, and, consequently, the properties, of which are un-
known — and yet are unscrupulously recommended, without discernment,
for the cure of all diseases.

The testimony given in favour of these waters, for the euro of cholera,
deserves attention. This medicine seems to be much in accodance
with the one highly recommenLled in 1832 by Dr. Stevens, and which
was the most prodr.ctive of satisfactory results.

Yoars, ^c,

J. G. BIBAUD, M.D.,

Prof. Anatomy, Medical College, Montreal.
Montreal, March 31, 184-9.

Montreal, Ma<ch3l. 1849.
Having examined an analysis of the Plantagenet Mineral Waters, given
by T. S Hunt, Esq., I feel justified in stating tha from their composi-
tion they may be employed with advantage in ca-es of dyspepsia, rheu-
matism, nervous diseases, biliaiis fevers, dropsy, piles, constipation,
scurvy scrofula, &c.

I have recommended them to .several of my patients for diarrhcea 'ind
dysent»3ry, and they derived a great benefit from them. I dou'^.aot
but that they may be very useful for cholera, especially if taken as a
preventive, by purging befpre haild, and immediately after being attack-
ed by the di.^ease.

E. H. TRUDEL, M.D.

yir, — 1 gladly accede to your wish in forwarding you my opinion upon
the medical virtues of the Plantagenet Waters, and am happy to state
that I have .great confidence in their efficacy and happy influence in
determining the issue of many hidden diseases, against which the most
rational therapeutic was of no avail.

The different saline elements of the component parts of these waters
are of such a nature as toauthonze me in the recommendation of them,
especially for rheumatisms, deep and constitutional affections of scrofula,
white swellings, neuralgia, and more particularly the sciatica.

lately
and I
rient.
by T.

neficia

ve, d.nretie
paris, ihey
applicHtjjii,
;)flhe liver,
['d in a pro-
r mure pre-
I quarters —
eh are un-
iscernment,

: of cholera,

accodance

and which

ntreaL

. 184.9.

liters, given
ir composi-
;psi«, rheu-
)nstipation,

arrhoea nnd
dou'^ . not
taken as a
Ing attack-

M.D.

)iniuniipon
>py to state
nfluence in
h the most

lese waters
m of them,
of scrofula.

Persons whose stomachs are di&organized by a too great use of alcoho-
lic drinks, will find this an excellent corrective, well adapted for restor-
ing the tone to that organ and the general harmony of its functions.

Believe me, Sir, &c.

J. L. LEPROHON, M.D.

Montreal, March 31, 1849.

The proprietor of the Plantagenet Saline S|)ring8, Mr. Charles Laroc-
qr.3, has requested ray opinion as to the efficacy of these waters. I have
lately tested them in chronic cases of dyspepsia with decided benefit,
and I have found them improve the appetite and act mildly as an ape-
rient. From their composition, as demonstrated in the analysis made
by T. S. Hunt, Esq., I should consider them capable of exercising a be-
neficial influence on the liver and kidneys.

H. MOUNT,

M. R. C. S. L.

Montreal, April 5, 184.9.

1'he analysis of ihe Plantagenet Spring Water having been submit-
ted to me, as performed by Mr. T. S. Hunt, Chemist to the Geological
Survey, I consider the water to present a valuable combination of
medicinal agents, admirably adapting them for use in several diseases.
They should be found capable of subserving a laxative, antacid and alte-
rative indication, and with such objects in view, should prove valuable
in scrofula, certain forms of rheumatism and gout, in urinary diseases, in
which %n alkaline treatment would be serviceable, and in some skin di-
seases connected with, and dependent upon, peculiar derangements of
the stomach. Under the latter circumstances, its antacid and alterative
powers should prove of eminent service.

The quantity of iidide and bromide of magnesium, appears to mecon-
sideraole, and should, therefore, entitle the water to a full consideration
in those diseases in which those active agents are mainly employed.

Having on numerous occasions used the water in private practice, I
can testify to its unirritating action on the bowels.

A. HALL, M.D.,
Lecturer on Chemistry, McGill College.
Montreal, A T)nl 10, 18i9.

Since I have seen Mr. Hunt^s analysis of the Plantagenet Mineral
Water, ] have regarded it as a valuable medicinal agent, and reconi-

lit

mended it in many cases where I thought its saline and other useful
constituents would be of service to my patients. ' ' ' '■''"' ''*' ' '• '

' '" MICHAEL Mcculloch, M.D.,

Lecturer on Midwifery and Diseases of Women and Children, M'Gill

)llege. ' ».' '.i

Montreal, April 17, 18^1.9. , *" '

It is only within the last few weeks, since the publication of Mr.
Hunt's analysis, that my attention has been especially directed to the
Plantagonet Mineral Water. As yet I have only had an opportunity of
testing its efficacy in a few cuses of dyspeptic ailraewt, but I have no
doubt, from the combination of valuable ronifjdial principles which en-
ter into its composition, thit it will be foiiuda most efficient remedy in
many diseases of the stomach and bowels, especially those attended with
an excess of acidity in^these organ:!, in some of the most coirmon forms
of calculous disorders, inguut, rheumatism, and in most cases ofdebility
requiring a gently stimulating and restorative treatment.

GEO, W. CAMPBELL, M.D.
Lecturer on Surgery, McGill College.
Montreal, April 14, 1849.

From Mr. Hunt's analysis of the water of the Plantngcae^^ Springs, it
appears well adapted as a remedial agent for most of these chronic dis-
eases and derangements in which the saline ingredients of the blood are
rather deficient in quantity or deteriorated in qualitj'-, containing- as it
does the most important of these, combined by nature in a palatable
form. And for the same reason it seems well adaoted fc counteracting
the baneful effects of contagious or miasmatic poisois on die blood, and,
consequently, is likely to prove useful during the nrevalenceof epedemic
or contagious fevers, influenza, and cholera. To its remedial properties,
in the last of these diseases, the testimony of experience has already
been borne.

W. ERASER, M.D., '

Lecturer on Forensic Medicine, McGill College.

Montreal, April 19, 1849.5

V '

The analysis of the Plantageaet Water, as furnished by Mr. Hunt,
recommends it to the members of the Medical Profession as a good re-
medial auxiliary in certair^ cases of derangement of the digestive and
"assimilating organs — in some cases of dyspepsia, gout, and rheumatism;

jther tiselal

M.D.,
reri, M'Gill

tioii of Mr.
icted to the
portunity of
t I have no
which eri-
remeJy ia
ended with
irnon forms
s of debility

, M.D..
1 College.

Springs, it
jhronic dis-
Le blood are
.inin^ as it
1 palatable
interacting
blood, and,
f epedemic

properties,
las already

D.,

ill College,

Mr. Hunt,

a good re-
^estive and
leuraatism j

in certain affections of the heart, liver, kidneys and skin, and in special
forms of scrofula.

I have prescribed the vvrater during the present month in the Clinical
Wards of the Montreal General Hospital, but I am not prepared as yet to
offer you any deductions as to the results of my limited experience of its
utility in the t.^atment of tli^i diseases in which I have employed it.

I am, Sir, yours, cVc,

" -^ " ,1 •

FRANCIS BADGLEY, M,D.,
' Lectureron Clinical Medicine, Montreal General Hospital.

i Montreal, April 20, 181.9.

From the analysis of the Plautagenet Water, made by Mr. Hunt, I
have no doubt it will be f'^'nd very useful in rheumatic, gouty, and
dyspeptic diseases, but as 1 have not yet ein[)loyeil it in any case, T cannot
speak from personal experience of its medicinal qualities.

R. L. MAcDONNliLL, M.U.,
Lecturer on the Institutes of Medicine, McGill College,

Montreal, April 23, 1849. .

■ ' ....... Montreal, April 23, 1849.

Sir, — Having notice'd an advertisement! in some public journals
of this city, by which Jan analysis of the ''Mineral Waters of the
Plantagenet Springs are given by Mr. Hunt, chemist, at your request I
would beg to state that the alkaline, chloride and carbonate, carbonate
iron, iodide and bromide magnesia in them contained, render them highly
commendable, especially in certain cases of dyspepsia, for removing con-
stipation which poceeds from that affection. I believe they may be
employed with advantage in certain diseases of the stomach, as well as
in many chronic diseases of the skin,

I am. Sir, yours, &c.,
■^ '^ "» ' J. EMERY CODERRE, M. D.

-t/,;: ;: , i^iu, ■ ^ . . . Montreal, April 29, 1849,

An analysis of the Plantagenet Mineral Waters having been submit-
ted to my consideration, I feel I can, with confidence recommend them
to the public as very useful, on account of their alterative properties
in certain chronic diseases of the stomach, the liver and other abdominal
viscera, rheumatism and gout. As an alterative they may be used with
advantage in cases of dropsy, especially when their diaphoretic and
diuretic action is taken into consideration. Finally, they may be useful
in cholera, on account of their anti-acid and anti-emeticjproperties,

One arivartiage they i)osse88over all other, patented medioinesNuld in
such larga qnant'.ties to the public, i^, that they cun scarcely be dange-
rous, whereas the others (containing, for the most jiart, substances
whose action ujion th« nnimal economy is most powerful, such as bi-
chloride of mercury and difl'ment preparations of antimony, lead, iodine
and silver, and that in strong doses,) might prove very dangerous in ma-
ny cnoes.

. TAVERNIEll, i\1.D.

Sir, — The many certificates you have received from the most eminent
physicians in this country, preclude me from further eulogising your
Mineral Waters. 1 will only add, that all those who have purchased
them from me and used them, agree in stating that they cannot but
highly recommend them to all their friends as productive of a very
salutary oflect.

1 have the honor to be, yours, <kc.

E. IMCAULT, M.D.,
Montreal, April 30, 1849.

From the analysis of the Piantagenet Water, exhibited by T. S. Hunt^
Esq., 1 feel very favorably disposed to recommend its use in dyspeptic,
gouty, and nephritic alTiections and also in chronic rheumatism. As I
have as yet made but few trials of its effects, I am unable to add any
testimony from experience, further than that it is an efhcacious and an
agreeable laxative and diuretic, and I consider it well deserving of
the patronage of the public. i . i

. . . J. CRAWFORD, M.D.,

Lecturer on Clinical Medicine and Surgery, M'Gill College.

Montreal, April 30, 1849.

Since the analysis of the Piantagenet Spring Water has appeared be-
fore the public, I have recommended its use to many of my patients
with considerable benefit.

It is well adapted for many of the diseases of the urinary organs, affec-
tions of the skin, constipation, whether arising from gasteric or hepatic
derangement, scrofulous afleoiions, and some forms of dropsy.

As a means of assuaging the intense thirst of cholera, and of assisting

in the cure of that di' ase, added toother treaiment,itmust form ahigli-

Iv valuable medicme.

, . ..-?:*.. GEORGE D. GIBB, M.D.,

■ ! • !• • ' v ■ V' .'; Licentiate Royal College of Surgeonsv, Ireland.

Montreal, May 30, 1849. • 1 1" \ • -i- :,.. . , >.

108 Nulil in
be dange-
lubstances
uch as bi-
ad, iodine
uus ill lua-

l, M.D.

it eminent
ising your
purchased
jannot but
of a very

r, IM.D.,

'. S. Hunt,
dyspeptic,

ism. An I

add any
us and an

serving of

I, M.D.,

I College.

pea red be-
t^ patients

:;ans,affec-
or hepatic

•

f assisting
rm a high-

5, M.D.,
5v, Ireland-

Quebec, Ociobtr 10, 184.9.

At the request of Dr. Morin, my mediuul adviser, I was induced to
take some of your really valuable Pliujfngenet Mineral Waters ; and for
the benefit of my suffering fellow creatures, and mankind in general, 1
cannot but bear my humble testimony to their beneficial effects. Having
sudered, for sumo time back, from severe attacks of optical delusion, and
derangement of the lower intestines, I was induced to try the Planta-
genet Water, from the use of which I bave derived incalculable benefit.
l( my testimony should appear to you likely to induce others to try the
Water, you have my full consent to use it in such manner tis may seem
most desirable to yourself.

I subscribe mys«.lf, dear .Sir, with gratitude, your obedient servant,

HENRY DYER.

By town, 8th Oct., 18*9.
To Mr. Larocque.

Sir, — As you ask my opinion of your Plantagenet Water, 1 beg to say
thatl have known it to be a valuable mineral water for 1.') years. Since
it has been analyzed, its medical properties has boon fairly tested ; the
saline and chalybeate qualities being so beautifully blended togellier,
producing an increased action of the bowels, without the ordinary debi-
lity caused by other purgative waters, from the tonic qualities of the
iron. I declare this water, by its analytical principles, superior to any
other mineral water with which I um acquainted, and as more particu-
larly suited for convalescents. ■ " •• - ' ^ • t •■<.■'*

Yours, &:c., w •

- • - ' •'■■ JAMES GRANT, F.R.C.S.E.

Montreal, (Canada,)
Nov. 12, 1649.
J, Augustin Norbert Morin of the city of Montreal, Speaker of the Le-
gislative Assembly of Canada, do hereby certify, that 1 am acquainted
with the proprietor of the Plantagenet Springs ; that the Plantage-
net Waters have been widely used in this city and district, and with
marked advantage, as far as I can judge by universal report. I
have looked to the printed paper heieto annexed, the original certifi-
cates not having been shewn to me. I have no doubt of its
genuineness, from the well known position of the medical gentlemen
and of others who have signed, and from the publicity which these cer-
tificates have had in the newspapers. The physicians whose names
they bear are among the most respectable of the Faculty. Mr. Hunt, the

Chemist, in also well known lu mo. He has beeiij 1 beheve, un ucca-
sional currcspoiulont of Siilimaii\s Joiirnul, und liis character and capa-
city uro well established.

A. N. MORIN.

iMoiitrial, 12lh Feb. 1850.
Sir, — It is now nearly 10 m( ntlis since I commenced usinj,' the Pian-
tagcnctj Waters in my practice; and I have now to state, that the high
expeclationsl then formed of them, from tiie publication of Hunt's Ana-
lysis, havo been fully confirmed by my experience of thiir beneficial
eilects.

I have found them a most agreeable and tflicacious antacid laxative,
and their continued use seems to answer the purpose of a tonic, by ira-
uoving the digestive powers, and increasing the appetite,

I remain, Sir, your obedt. servant,

PG. W. CAMPliELL, iM.D.,
Lecturer of Surgery, McUill College, Montreal.

Dundee, March 19., 1850.

My Dear Friend, — Many thanks to you for thejgMineral Plantagenet
Waters you w^^e^so kind as to send me j^I havej^tried them.in several
cases of dyspepsia, ■J&c, rheumatism, &cJJ &c. &c. ^I am happy,to be
able to state that I consider them' a great^V^itural Jboon, and that they
should be recommended to our country inhabitants especially, as a good
and cheap remedy.

I prescribed the use of them in two cases of constipation, proceeding
from pregnancy, and with great success. The same result was obtained
iu two cases of whites.

I doubt not, but that for Cholera, according to the analysis given of
them by T. S. Hunt, Chemist, they may be useful, especially, if taken
as preventive, by purging beforehand.

L. H. MASSON, M.D.,

Montreal, March 22, 1850.
Since August, 184-8, I have recommended the Plantagenet Waters in
a variety ofchronic complaints, and tvith good effect. It has proved very
useful in dyspepsia, rheumatism, and scrofula. Weakly and nervous per-
sons, and those in whom there was an increased action of the bowels and
kidneys, took but half a tumbler at a time, repeated every hour or two.
When possessed of more strength, and there existed a tardy state of the

'e, mi occa-
uiid capa-

MORIN.

fl). 1850.

jL' the rian-
lat the high
liint's Ana-
beneficial

id laxative,
ouic, by ira-

loutreal.

1 19., 1850.
Plantagenet
m,in several
happy,to be
nd that they
ly, as a good

1, proceeding
was obtained

lysis given of
ally, if taken

ON, M.D.,

li 22, 1850.

let Waters in
s proved very
1 nervous per-
e bowels and
hour or two.
ly state of the

secretions, that water was iiu re copiously partaken of ; utid in cases u(
plethora, where a disposition to congestion picdominate, with a tenden-
cy to fever and irritation, it was taken to the extent of sevoral pints a
day. ,

It would bo a most happy circumstance if " Mineral Waters," gene-
rally, were to supersede, and ba substituted for, the thousands of vile and
pernicious compounds, under the style of Patent Medicines, wilh which
a certain class of the community gorge them.'^' 'S, to their manifest in-
jury, and to the ad antage, solely, of thu unscr. pulous manufacturers.

WOLl IIKD NELSON, M.D.,
President College Physicians and Surgeons, C.E.

Montreal, March 23, 1850.

My Dear Sir, — I have pleasure in complying with your request, that
I should inform you of my opinion in regard to the medical value of the
Plantagenet Spring Water.

It is now about twelve months since I became familiar with its em-
ployment in practice, and my observation of its effects fully confirms the
accuracy of the opinion which I expressed to you in April, 1849, and
which I based at the time upon its chemical composition, as revealed by
the analysis of Mr. Hunt.

I have used the water rather freely, and have never been disappointed
in my expected result. It has gently operated on the bowels, freely
relieving them, and this more or less actively, in accordance with thg
quantity used. It is emphatically an antacid laxative of value, and
will be found serviceable in all cases, especially requiring that indica-
cation to be fulfilled. .

My experience of it in cutaneous affections is more limited ; too
limited, indeed, to permit me to offer any positive opinion of cura-
tive efficacy. I do not doubt, from the presence of iodine and bromine
in the water, associated with magnesia, that it will prove serviceable
in these cased also. It would require a more extended observation than
that of a few months to confirm this opinion.

As an ordinary laxative in pregnancy, I know of none safer, more
palatable, or more generally acceptable to patients.

I remain,

Yours, very truly, '^ ,.,..,/

A.HALL, M.D., ' '"'

' ' Lecturer on Materia Medica, McGill College.

.rit

1 •(<

■'.'(»'

My Dear Sir, — It affords me pleasure in yielding with your request,

to inform you of my opinion with regard to the Medical virtues of the
Plantagenet Spring Water. Tt is now nearly twelve months since I re-
commended its use to some of my patients, and its effects in certain aflfec-
tioiis of tho liver, kidneys, and dyspeptic diseases, in the latter con plaint
particularly, I have found it to act with the most beneficial results. Its
laxative, antacid, and alleviative powers have proved of eminent ser-
vice. Its unirritating action on the bowels entitles it to a preference
to any other requiring that indication to be performed. From the
analysis made by Mr. Hunt, Chemist, and by its curative efficacy, so
well tested in Canada, it cannot fail to recommend itself.

Montreal, Issi Ajril, I9n0.

HENRY MOUNT,

M.Il.C.S.L.

»
- 1

Montreal, March 30, 1850

I have recommended the " Plantagenet Water" to a great number of
my patients, and have found it to act as a gentle aperient — a small quan-
tity producing that effect in many constitutions, and this I consider a
very great advantage. ^

11. L. MACDONNELL, M.D.,
. . ., Lecturer on Clinical Medicine, McGill College.

>i .1

' ■ Montreal, April 8, 1850.

Sir, — I am convinced that the Plantagenet Spung Water, as an anta-
cid laxative and substitute for the tonics, is valuable indeed ; and it is
after its use, for eight months or more in my practice, that I can thus

speak.

SAML. R. SCHMIDT, M.D.

PLANTAGENET WATER.

Montreal, April 10, 1850.
Sir, — I have now prescribed the Plantagenet Water for upwards of a
year, and I am very happy in being able to state to you, that the opinion
which I formed of their probable usefulness, based on Mr. Hunt's
analysis, at the time of my commencing to use them, has been fully
and satisfactorily verified by subsequent experience. I now recommend
them extensively, and I have frequent opportunities of hearing from ray

irtues of the
s since I re-
iertain affec-
3r con plaint
results. Its
sminent ser-
preference
From the
efficacy, so

T,
•It.C.S.L.

30, 1850

it number of

small qiian-

I consider a

M.D.,

jill College.

■t
k

il 8, 1850.

, as an anta-
d ; and it is
it I can thus

)T, M.D.

10, 1850.

pwards of a
the opinion
Mr. Hunt»s
; been fully
recommend
ag from ray

I
I

patients that their employment has been attended with all the benefi-
cial results for which they were prescribed. , , . __ ^

I am, Sir, your obdt. servant, •}

FRANCIS BADGLEY, M.D.
Lecturer on Med. Juris., McGill College.

t'f<

t'..l* .'' iry.'jNT/. /,••. Montreal, April 2nd, 1850.

The undersigned certifies that the constant use of the Plantagenet
Water has been of signal service to bini against frequent attacks o^
Rheumatism in the joints, to which he has been subject for several
years.

. ' ' '^'- ■■' ' ' ' E. M. LEPROHON.

CERTIFICATE OF THE HON. L. J. PAPINEAU. ;

From the cureful and scientific analvsis which was made by Mr.
Hunt, of the Plantagenet Mineral Waters, the enlightened Physician
could at once proclaim that it was, in a great variety of diseases, acute
and chronic — that he would pr^cribe their ust;, with the strongest reli-
ance that he must thereby obtain the most favorable results. Expe-
rience soon confirrned the decision. Several of the Physicians of the
nighest standing and reputation in this city, and whose practice isthere-
fo re most extensive, because nwst successful, have published certificates
testifying to the great efficacy of this invaluable medicine, v/hich they
have most frequently administered to their patients. Their authority
is the one that ought to carry the greatest weight with sick persons,
and persuade them.' Though I am a stranger to their learned profes-
sion, and have been blessed with siich unintcfrupted health, that I have
not needed calling them to my aid, nor to make use of any remedy for
several years, yet I attest, on ray personal knowledge and observation,
that many persons in my family, as well ua in a large circle of friends,
relations and acquaintances, have used these Waters, either under direc-
tion of their Physicians, pr of their own accord, and that, in an infinite
number of cases, they drew therefrom their cure often ; relief always ;
inconvenience nevjet. :

At the desire of tlie proprietor, with true satisfaction do I give him
the present certificate, happy if it can become a proximate cause of use-
fulness to any sick one whom it had helped to induce to resort to a re-
medy which, more often than almost any other, shall provp successful

.*'-'i^ ' < L. J. PAPINEAU.

Montreal, April 19, 1850. .^"dT ;.;

ili

'" -• ' ■ ■. -V- McGill College, April 29, 1850.

Sir, — Several members of my family hav ! been in the habit of using
the Plantagenet Water, as directed by the Physicians attending theooy
and always with the beneficial results anticipated.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,

JO. ABBOTT, M.A.,
Secretary Eegistrar.

Montreal, 1st May. 1850.
I often recommended the use of the Plantagenet Mineral Waters to
my patients, and they usually inform me that its action on the bowels
has been satisfactory, and that in many cases it has also had a favorable
influence on the general health.

M. Mcculloch,

Lecturer on Midwifery, and the Diseases of Women and Children,
University of McGill College,

•■ /. . m .

Sir, — Having recommended to my patients in the Hotel Dieu Hospital
of^this city, the use of the Plantagenet Waters, I consider them to be
very efficacious in allaying the great heat and thirst attending Fever;
also in cases where there is acidity of the stomach, in Eheumatisin,
Dropsy, certain affections of the kidney »nd skin, and in cases of costive-
ness. In all cases, medical advice should be taken.

P. iyiUNRO,M.D.,
Attending Physician of the Hotel Dieu Hospital, and Lecturer on
Surgery in the School of Medicine.
Montreal, May 2, 1850. , .

For the past eleven years I have labored under an impaired state of
the digestive organs, from which I have found no relief, even by follow-
ing the prescriptions given by the best physicians of Paris, of Beauvais,
of Crepy, and of Gresy, on the Isere ; but since I have made use of the
Pla9itagenet Waters, J find myself much better. My health has sensibly
improvea, and I am quite inclined to believe that, by the means of these
beneficial Waters, I can be radically cured.

MAURICE PROUX,
Priest.

Soulanges, 24th May, 1850. ■'•-' ► ,• ' .

il 29, 1850.
habit of using
tending them.

'T, M.A.,
B^gistrar.

May. 1850.
ral "Waters to
)n the bowels
id a favorable

OCH,

iiid Children,

Dien Hospital
er Ihein to be
ending Fever ;
B-heiimntisin,
ses of costive-

,M.D.,

I Lecturer on

aired state of
en by follow-
of BeauvaiSy
de use of the
I has sensibly
leans of these

>ROUX,
Priest.

My disease is a Ilypocondrie, which has become chronic. I feel an op-
pression, and obstruction in the articulations of the Epitsyatie up to the
shoulders, where the contracting of hearticulations is more especially
felt. Since I drank of the Plantagenet Mineral Waters, it seems to me
as though my shoulders had been cleared of fifty Kilograms. Before I
made use of your Mineral Waters I never expectorated, now I expectorate
a large quantity of slimy matter. I thmk that for those who are troubled
with vitiated humors, there is no better cathartic than the Plantagenet
Waters, because they operate without debilitating or irritating the diges-
tive organs. These advantages are never found with Pharmaceutic
medicines, as experience has taught me ; for after many false digestions
caused by a diet too sedentary, I have tried and used prerogatives of the
Pharmacopoeia — which have been the source of my severe illness.

Accept, Sir, the assurance of my great consideration,

MAURICE PROUX,

Priest.
Parish of Soulanges, 24.th May, 1850.

PLANTAGENET WATER.

Extract from the May number of the British Amm^an Medical and
Physical Journal, edited by A. Hall, M.D.,

"Remedial nostra, or matters professing to be such, and depending for
their employment upon the extensiveuess of the circulation of laudatory
advertisements, and the amount of money consequently paid by the
proprietors for these, have at no time, since wo undertook the manage-
ment of a Journal, intended solely for the advancement of medical
science, found favor in our eyes. Nor shall they. We have always
adhered to the old maxim : " Ne sutor ultra crepidara.'' We have al-
ways thought, and are fully more convinced of the truthfulness and
correctness of our opinion, that all the world was never intended to
practice the medical art, inasmuch as all men — aye, and all women too
— are unable to make themselves masters of the science of medicine;
and it must be admitted, without a cavil, that without a foundation
there can be no superstructure. Not that we would dare to question
the qualifications of all to become, perhaps even, scientific practitioners
of the healing art, — far from it ; but seeing that different gifts have been
assigned to different individuals, from the foundation of our world, and
that one class is necessarily dependent upon another for its comfort
and support — the rich and poor, the educated and illiterate, the profes-
sor of science and the simple mechanic — so we hold, that the public
should be directed, under God, to the maintenance and preservation of
health, by men who have given, and continue to give, the best energies

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of their mind to this particular study. It is under impressions of this
kind that we direct the attention of our professional brethren to the ad-
vertisement of the proprietor, 0:1 the cover. We have, in common
with our medical friends in this city, taken occasion, from time to time,
to prescribe, in fitting cases, the Plantagefnet Water, derived from a
spring on that gentleman's property, in the Ottaw'a District. Commen-
datory certificates from medical men, perfectly well known to us, have
been published in the daily newspapers of this city; our own has ap-
peared among the number. But we now hesitate not to recommend
the employment of this water to the special attention of the profession,
both here and in the United States. Mr. Hunt's analysis, as to its con-
stituents, furnishes at once the key of its applicability and usefulness.
We are informed that the proprietor has made arrangements for supply-
ing during the forthcoming season, the Plantagenet Water throughout our
own Province and the United States,,by the establishment of necessary
depots and the appointment of proper agents."

Montreal, June 7, 1850. '

T, the Mayor of the city of Montreal, in Canada, certify and attest, as
being within my own knowledge, the facts hereafter mentioned . —

1. The Physicians who have given certificates setting forth the vir-
tues of the Plantagenet Waters are well known to mo as enjoying a
large practice, and occupying a distinguished rank among the members
of the profession. ' ..•>.. ,-•, ^. . .^

2. On my own behalf I may say that I have used the Plantagenet
Water, and known by experience its beneficial effects during the intense
summer heats. I have often preferred this natural fluid to the Soda.
Waters and refreshing Syrups commonly used in hot climates.

I think myself fortunate in being able to add my disinterested testi-
mony to that of the Physicians of this city, and confidently recom-
mend to the public the use of the Plantagenet Mineral Waters. In
doing so, I believe that I fulfil a duty imposed on all good citizens that
of assisting in the maintenance of the public health.

,. . .,. , .. .. E. R. FABRE, Mayor.

April 9, 1850. •■ ' ' !t iitoi .t» ?ii,li......

My dear Sir,— ^ito compliance with your request that I should inform
you of my opinion of the Plantagenet Waters, from the analysis of Mr.
Hunt, I was indfib6d to use the waters in my practice, and I have found
them of emitient service in cases of Dyspepsia and Rheumatism.

..^'

ssions of this
en to the ad-
in common
time to time,
ived from a
Commen-
1 to us, have
own has ap-
reoommend
e profession,
as to its con-
usefulneas.
s for supply-
ronghoutour
of necessarv

nd attest, a3
>ned ; —
rth the vir-
enjoying a
hie members

?!antagenet
the intense
the Soda,
s.

ested testi-
tly recom-
^aters. In
izens. that

They are a very agreeable antacid aperient, only requiring to be more
generally used for their meaical virtues to be fully appreciated.
I am, my dear sir, your most obedient servant,

W. P. SMITH.

Montreal, April 6, 1850.

, (Further Certificate from Dr. Nelson.)

'* ' ' PLANTAGENET WATER. '' ' ' ' '

I believe I was one of the first practitioners of this city who recommend-
ed the use of the Plantagenet spring water, and since that time I have
prescribed it to a very large number of my patients with invariable
success. • t , ' r . I t i> I ,. •. ! .

Two members of my family, of feeble and delicate constitution, have
derived marked benefits from the use of the water. One had nearly
lost all power in the right arm, the result of a severe and protracted at-
tack of Rheumatism ; the other was excessively debilitated from de-
rangement of the digestive and alimentary organs.

The administration of the Water is attended with the happiest result
ill constipation, arising from sedentary habits, and in aged persons.

.Tn heartburn, morning sickness, and other complaints to which wo-
men are subject under certain circumstances, it acts most agreeably and
effectually; but, in these derangements, as well as where there is over
action of the kidneys and bowels, it should be taken in smaller quantities
at a time, but more frequently. " * • * '

From an e.'jtensive experience, I am well s:itisfied with the operation
of the Water. To a weak person it is quite palatable, and I deem it
preferable to any other of the Mineral Waters lam acquainted with. I
look upon many of the Mineral Waters as a great boon conferred by
Providence on mankind.

. ' """• "" W. NELSON, M.D.,

V. .R. Col., Phy. and Snr., Canada East.

"^^.<f

Mayor.

lid inform
sis of Mr.
ive found
umatism.

The following certificate is from the Hon, P. M'Gill, a Memjjer of the
Legislative Council of the Province, and President of Moutri^l

Bank:— f '''^^g^'"

Sir, — Having during the year past used the Plantagetttef^WaWT^ ^©U
known and so highly recommended to public favor by sonl^ of our mffst
eminent practitioners, I can bear testimony of its salutary effectw oti tHy
own immediate health, and doubt not its efficacy in contributitigid itren^-

I !

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then and invigorate the constiliition of those who may freely use it.
The vahie of this water has been generally acknowledged in this com-
munity, a'nd my own experience of its excellent qualities fully warrants
me in giving my testimony to its beneficial effects.

;,.a,, PETER M'GILL.
Montreal, October 24, 1850.

[Further Certificate from Dr. MacDonnell, present Editor of the British
American Medical Jaurtial, and Chief Pliysician of St. Patrick's Hos-
pital]: —

.; . PLANTAGINET WATER.

When first applied to by the proprietor for my opinion of the Planta-
genet Water, I could only state that I had found it useful as a mild ape-
rient j — a more extensive experience has convinced me of its utflity in
Tarious diseases, as chronic and acute rheumatism, derangement of the
stomach, liver; and bowels, particularly where mercury and strong pur-
gatives had been frequently employed. In urinary diseases and he-
morrhoidal affections, the Water will be found extremely useful ; and
for the derangement of the stomach and bowels which accompanies
pregnancy, I have found it preferable to all other remedies.

Having suspended my opinion until some years' experience of this
Water had satisfied me of its value, I have the less hesitation in strongly
recommending it to the profession and the public, in the above afiec-
tions in which I have found it superior to all ihe other Mineral Waters
of Canada ; and, as a beverage in hot weather. I can recommend it as
preferable to the drinks usually taken during the warm season.

I may state in conclusion, that I recommend this Water to the mem-
bers of my own family, and have always kept a supply in the house
since T became personally acquainted with its valuabJe qualities.

ROBERT L. MACDONNELL, M.D.,
Montreal, May, 1851.

(Further Certificate from Dr. Sewell) ;
Dear Sir, — You have asked my opinion of the Plantagenet Water,
after another year's experience. Believing that we should always pre-
fer home products, when as good as foreign, and having the highest
opinion of these Waters, I cheerfully accede to your request. From the
analysis, it is apparent that the saline ingredients are at the point of
quantity, beyond which the Waters would partake of the character of

oidina

below

person

time

who

8 ion

satisfa

usefu

t Tcnt

Disea

freely use it.
I in this com-
iJiy warrants

M'GILL.

|f the British
itrick's Hos-

the Planta-
Tnild ape-
its utfJity in
nient of the
strong pur.
es and he-
use/ul J and
iccompanies

nee o/ this
in strongly
•bove affec-
(ral Waters
imend it as

) the mem-
I the house
ies.

', M.D.,

it Water,
vays pre-
^ highest
Frcm the
point of
racter of

ordinary drugs, (defeating one of their most vahiable properties,) and
below which they M^ould be useless. These Waters produce, in many
persons, an exhilaration or buoyancy of spirits, which lasts for some
time without being succeeded by any depression. — Several persons
who were afflicted with torp'd liver, costivcness, and great depres-
sion of spirits, have been speedily relieved, and aave expressed great
satisfaction on the improvement in their spirits?. I have found them very
useful in two cases of si:;k-headaches, a case of obstinate costiveness oC
t venty-five years standing, and to a co.isiderable number of dyspeptics*
Disease of the kidneys, connected with acid stomach, is often removed
by their use. The Plantagenet Waters possess the property of reliev-
ing the craving felt by those who abandon the use of alcoholic drinks!,
which is a very valuable quality. These are so.ne of the cases iu which
I have found these Waters eminently useful.

I remain.

Your obedient servant,

' • * S. C. SEWELL, M.D.,

.L.R.C.S.E., Lecturer on Clinical
I^Medicine in, the University.

•m

Montreal, 3id June, 1852.J

After some years experience in the use of the Plantagenet Mineral
Water, I am enabled to certify as to its efficacy in the derangements of
the stomach and bjwels, requiring a gentle laxative and antacid for
their relief. I can recommend it also, as exceedingly useful to persons
of a constipated habit of body, and as'i,one of the very best of beverages
during our hot suramer|weather, and preferable to soda or any artificial
Water.

I have empluyed it extensively both in Private and Hospital practice,
and my position as Physician to the St. Patrick's Hospital of this city,
has given me an opportunity of testing its qualities to thef utmost, and I
have no hesitation in recommending it for general use.^

A. H. DAVID, M. D., 1

_ A - ' .j> Lecturer on Medicine, St. Lawrence School of Medicine,
" * ' ' '^f' • and Member of Provincial Board of Examiners.

PLANTAGENET WATER.

Quebec, Sept. 14, 1852.
Dear Sir, — According to your request, I give you the result of my ex-
perience in the use of the far-famed Plantagenet Water.

I have ben in the habit of recomniending this Mineral Water to my
patients ever since it was firs, presented to the public, und, 1 can safely
say that 1 have, in many cases, met with the most satisfactory resultat
from its use.

I have more particularly derived benefit from its employirent in ehro-
ni" skin diseases, in diseases? depending on fiinc;li<M)al derangement of
the stomach and bowels, of the liver, and ol the kidneys. In many
j-heuraatic affections it has proved highly serviceable ; and, as a mild^
sa/e, and pleasant aperient, it is invaluable. ••.,».. '= ' i

I might cite a nuknber of other affections in which it seems to exert a
beneficial result, but the opinions already before the public render thi«
^uite unnecessary. ., r.., -,^ ,-■.,,-. .- :

A. JACKSON, M.R.C.S.E.

Quebe ', Sept. 8, 18.T2.

Sir, — It is with pleasure I add my testimony to the valuable medicinal
virtues of your Plantagenet Waters.

It is now two years eince J recommended its use amongst my patienta,
and its effects in certain affections of the liver, kidneys, and dyspeptic
dis*iQses, in the latter complaint particularly, I have found it to act with
most beneficial results. From the combination of valuable remedial
principles in its composition, it is a most effectual remedy in many dis-
eases of the stomaoh and bowels, especially those attended with an excess
of acidity in the organs — in gout, rheumatism, and in most cases of de-
bility requiring a rentle stimulating and restorative treatment.

" '' ' " P. D. MOFFATT, M.R.C.S.L. '

!,(

Bytown, 21st June, 1852.

Dear Sir, — I beg to add my testimony to that of many others to the
medical qualities of the Plantagenet Water, having frequently recom-
mended its use as a laxative in those cases of habitual constipation arising
from torpor cf the liver and alimentary canal. From a conviction of its
ability in such cases, I have used it in my own family, and do not there-
fore hesitate to advise its use to others, having found it to answer these
indications most fully.

Your obedient servant, '^;

HAMNET HILL, M.R.C.S.L.,

... And Surgeon to the Protestant Hospital, Bytown.

usai
agail
merl
pure

Lo my
sufely
e suits

chro-
ent oi
many

1 mild^

;xert a
er this

S.E.

l8n-2.
idicinal

atients,
fspeptic
iCt with

2 medial
any dis-
n exces*
s of de-

;.s.,L.

1852.

s to the
recora-
n arising
ion of its
i)t there-
er these

ytown.

A^i

(Letter /f«m Mr. P. T. Baruurw to the rroj)rietor of the Planla-

i; . , genet Springs.) j^^^ ,

Sir, — Although a stranger to you, I cannot refruin from sending you
this letter, inasmuch as I believe it may be of valuable service to some
portion of your public, and especially to citiz<»ns of the United States
and other strangers who visit Canada.

When in Montreal, six years ago with my family, we were all s^* ;
-iously affected by drinking the river water — a consequence almost ih> ■
variably produced upon strangers who visit Montreal and Quebec.

On my present visit to your city, a medical friend residing here strong-
ly recommended me to abstain from using the river water, but, instead
thereof, to drink your Plantagenet Spring Water, and I have been doing
so for several days, with the most happy results.

Its taste is by no means disagreeable, and its efTect is exhilarating in
the extreme, givmg increased appetite, and materially impioving the
general tone of the stomach.

I take great pleasure in recommending your pure Plantagenet Spring
Water to all who would quench thirst with a good and healthy drink,
instead of making their throats and stomachs receptacles for bad brandy,
adulterated rum, or other alcoholic * beverages' under whatsoever name
they may be known, from Old Hock, Madeira, or Champagne, to mint
juleps, brandy smashers, or gin cocktails, all of which are^^ acknowledged
by the medical faculty to be destructive to health, ruinous to the mental
faculties, and when inaulged in even moderately, always poisonous to
the healthy stomach. j,;,.,- •

r am, Sir, yours respectfully,
'-. , - . ,. - . P. T. BARNUM,

' Iranstan, Biidgeport, Connecticut.

Montreal, May 31, 1852.

Boston, 6th June, 1852,
To the Proprietor of the Plantagenet Springs, Montreal.

Sir,— Having recently passed through your city on my way hither
from Western Canada, I had occasion to remain there a few days, and
previous to my leaving for this place, purchased a few gal lor. i of your
Mineral Waters, of which I had heard so much spoken, and after its
usage by myself and family, confess it to be an invaluable preventive
against, and the cure of all diseases, particularly when caused by sum-
mer heat, as it is extremely refreshing as a beverage, and keeps the blood

pure and clean. <' • . '

My wife, who had, for a couple of years past been complaining of the

Rheumatism- and having adopted uU other cures, found no relief until
after the use of the Plantagenet, although small in quantities, proved
wholly beneficial ; find when I am in your city, which will he shortly, I
will bring with me a fuller supply than the lust, and hope that by its
continual use, my wife will be recovered to her former state of health ;
and if this can be of any service in the way of publication, you can do
so, and that with pleasure, trusting that others will follow my example
and try it. . - : . . ,.. , i.

Your very obedient nnd thankful servant, •'■,•'

,, . " JOSHUA BENEDICT, Boston. .

The following certificate is from the Hon. Charles Wilson, a Member
of the Legislative Council, and the present Mayor of Montreal : —

PLANTAGENET WAfER.

The Mayor's Certificate. i .

In accordance with the opinion expressed by the most distinguished
medical practitioners of Montreal, Quebec, and other portions of the
Province, and from my own experience of its salutary effects, I cheer-
fully afford my testimony to the excellent qualities and properties of the
Plantagenet Water, For a summer beverage it is universally recom-
mended by physicians as a healthful and pleasant aperient ; and its va-
luable medicinal properties have been tested by a most faithful and ac-
curate analyzation,

CHARLES WILSON, Mayor.

Saint Andrews, C.E., 18lh April, 1853.
To the Proprietors of the Plantagenet Springs Water.

Gentlemen, — In compliance with your request, I cheerfully givo ray
humble record of the recuperative efficacy of the Plantagenet Water.

After vainly trying almost every tonic and restorative of our Pharma-
copoDia, and when so far prostrated from Dyspepsia, as to be under Me-
dical advice to travel for health, I resorted to the use of the valuable
water in question. During about three months I took on an average
about four quarts a week, and always before breakfast. The result was
a;thorough restoration. The marked effects of the Water were antacid,
alterative and tonic, when taken even in small quantities, say about a
pint at a time ; and aperient, when taken in larger, say from one to two
quarts. ' ''

I remarked that while the body was under its influence, there was no
liability " to catch cold;"

acK

intil
(Ved

y its
ilth;
in do

on. '
jiuber

ruished

of the
; cheei-
s of the
■ recom-
1 its va-

and ac-

[ayor. •
1853.

[givo ray
'ater.

|pharraa-
ider Me-
valuable
average

[esalt was
antacid,
ly about a
)ne to two

[re was no

In a long search fir health 1 tried, I believe, almost every publi«ly
known Mineral Spring in this Province and in some of the Northern
Stales. All huvu their peculiar virtues ; but as a general medicine, and
almost prophylactic against the " ills of the flesli" Incident to our cli-
mate, I think that the Plantagenet is the best. With benefit and profit
I keep it as a household article. ^

Grateful for this opportunity of recommending to sufTering humanity
that Providential blessing to which 1 owe so much, ^ , ., ^

T am your obedient servant,

M. McLEOD, Advocate.

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The following certificate is from the Hon. John Young, late a Member
of the Executive Council, and Chief Commissioner of Public Works j
and now one of the members of the city of Montreal.

Montreal, 26th April, 1853. ..
To the Proprietors of Plantagenet Water. . ^ .

Gentlemen, — I am in receipt of your letter of yesterday, asking me
for my opinion respecting' the Plantagenet Spring Water, and the estim-
ation in which it is held by our community.

I can state from my own knowledge, that the Plantagenet Spring
Water enjoys a very high reputation here, and is recommended iy most
of our leading Physicians, in cases where the system has become im-
paired. It is also extensively used as a wholesome summer drink. I
consider that its introduction into the cities of the " far West" would be
a great boon, and that when known there, its consumption could not fail

to be large. ' ; - -..'-

I have the honor to be, Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
.'; . JOHN YOUNG, M. P.P.

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(^Further Certificate from Dr. Campbell.] .

Montreal, 2nd August, 1852.
I have for the last three years been in the habit of prescribing, and
using in my own family the Plantagenet Water. I consider it an excel-
lent diuretic and antacid aperient j it opens the bowels without debilitat-
ing the system.

I have frequently found it of essential service in many cases of chronic
dyspepsia, and in uffectious of the urinary organs, accompanied with an
acid condition of ihe urine. i i

GEO. W. CAMPBELL, A.M., M.D.,
, .. Lecturer on Principles and Practice of Surgery

• „^^ , ." , . . McGill College, Montreal.

■ *•• » V '^ '^'T

It affords me much pleasure to Imve an opportunity of testifying to the
virtues of the Plnntugenot Walor. liuving acquired a knowledge of its
efflcucy from nearly two yuais experience, not only in prescribing it to
my patients at the (ieneral Hospital, and in the course of my practice
in Town, but also in using it myself, I do not hesitate to recommend
the use of it to all persons troubled with Dyspepsia, Chronic diseases of
the Liver, affections of the skin, and habitual costiveness. I also con-
sider it to be a salutary beverage during the heat of sunimsr. ' " ' "*■

v; • ■ ■ J. T. C. BEAUBIEN,

• ' ' '''^'' ' • ' Physician General Hospital Bytown.

Bytown, 31st May, 1853.

' ' ' .... CI,.

THE ANALYSIS AND CERTU<^JCATE OF DR. J. R.CHILTON.
I have analyzed the water fro.n the *' Plantagenot Spring," in Canoda
sent to me, and fiud it to yield the lollovvmg from one gallon, taken from
a cask shipped to this city :

Chloride of Sodium 648.00

Chloride of Magnesium 10.24

Chloride of Calcium 6.28

Chloride of Potassium 7*40

Carbonate of Lirae 8.08

Carbonate of Magnesium 9.76

Carbonate of Iron 92

Carbo.iate of Soda 4.62 .

Bromide of Magnesium 3.16

Iodide of Magnesium 3.28

Silica 2.44

Organic matter 08

.M.M. u ,t •/. ' i' r.i-t: '■. Grains 703.16

The water also contains carbonic acid, a little more than sufficient
to hold the carbonates in solution. From the result of the analysis of the
water, it is evident that it possesses medicinal properties which render
it worthy of being classed among remedial agents. It will act as a
gentle or an active aperient, according to the quantity taken, while the
Salts of Iodine, Bromine and Iron which it contains must render its
effect both tonic and alterative.

(Signed) JAMES R. CHILTON, Chemist.

THE CERTIFICATE OF DR. AJcPHAIL, OF BROOKLYN.
My knowledge of the medicinal effects of the " Plantagenet Water"
extends back several years. — I can speak confidently of its value in
several chronic ailments, and can add my testimony to that of the medi-

ui
ot

cc
ac

th
ml

the
of its
r it to
ictice
imenil
ises of
con-

iwn.

:.TON.
;:)anoda
in from

548.00
.10.24
. .5.28
. .7-40
. .8.08
..9.76

92 ,

..4.52 ..

..3.16

, . .3.28

...2.44

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.703.16
sufficient
sis of the
ih render
act as a
while the
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■hemist.

:lyn. '^^

it Water"
s value in
' the medi-

cal gentlemen of Canada who certify to its virtues, several of whom

are known to me to be of the highfi.st standing in their profession.

LEONARD C. McPHATL, M.D.,

Former' f Surgeon U. S. Army.
JBnooKLYw, L. I., I2th July, 1853.

• • ' i r'? Ju .,' Bytown, 23rd November, 1853.

Sir — The Plantagenet Water has now acquired such deservedly great
fame as to render further encomium unnecessary. I iiavo been in the
habit of both prescribiiif]; and it^inn: it for somo years, and fnol fully
warranted, from its beneficial effects, in adding my concurrent opinion
to those already so fully and so,<«atisfictorily expressed by nearly all the
leading members of the profession. — f am, (fee.

ED WD. VANCORTLANDT,
Consulting Surgeon to Bytown Gen'J. Hospital.

I have been constantly in the habit of prescribing the Plantagenet
Spring Water, and have invariably been satisfied with its action.

In derangements of the stomach and bowels, to which persons are
unusually liable during the summer mou'hsj and as an adjuvant to
other remedies in afTectious of the liver, I huvo found it most invaluable.

From the analysis by Mr. Hunt, I was induced to prescribe it in the
couise of treatment, of a few obstinate cases of skin disease, and its
administration was attended with the most favorable results.

W. II. KINGSTON, M.D., L.R.C.S.E.

Montreal, July, 1856. •

\ii

I am happy in being able to testify to the curative qualities 6/ th«
Plantagenet Mineral Watert*.

P. E. MACKEOX.,

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Physician and .Surgeon.

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Montreal, 24.th :• Jy, 1856
The efficacy of the Phuitagenot Mineral Water is so geni.rally esta-
blished as a saline aperient, in eases of visceral and othci ;omplaints
that I have no hesitation in recommending it to the publit^, as I did
many years ago, after its chemical analysis by Professor Hunt.

J. L. LEPROHON, M.D.

./ Consulate of the United States of America . (*

Montreal, July 24, 1856.

Having during a period of six years used almost daily, the Plantagenet
Water, I can most cordially bear testimony to its beneficial effects

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upon my own health, as well as upon that of the other members of my
family who have used it, and I have therefore much satisfaction in re-
comm^uding it to the public at large.

I have fully tested the excellent qualities of this Water, and think that
its more general introduction into the large and populous towns of the
America Union, would not only be highly desirable, but would be fol-
lowed by a great demand and rapid sale. .- >/' ••» • ffmi*"! «ir5'-^-;--
> ^; i 1 s; ^''nyj 1 /■«,< •, i' C. DORWIN, American Consul.

My Dear Sir, — In compliance with your request, I cheerfully give
testimony to the efficacy of the Plantageuet Mineral Waters. I have
used it for the last four years with marked benefit, and it only requires
I believe, to be more generally used in order to be more fully appreciated.

,pij,. r ; ' :- J. P. WHITE,

Rector of the Prot. Episcopal Church, Charably, C.E. .

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St. Lawrence Hall, 22nd August, 1856
Sir, — In answer to your enquiries of this morning, we have pleasure in
stating that the Plantagenet Water is much used in this Hotel, both by
Visitors and our regular Boarders, giving general satisfaction, and we
believe, iuUy bears out the high character given it by medical men.

We are. Sir, ' ^

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Your obedt. servants,

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HOGAN & PENN.

• Montreal, 25th August, 1856.
Sir, — In answer to your inquiries about the use of the Plantagenet
Water in the Montreal House, I have pleasure in saying that the
Visitors here, as well us regular Boarders, and ray own family, use the
Water, and in all caseo it is found fully to bear the character given it
in the various certificates and lecommendations by medical and other
gentlemen. ,.^^^ ,.._^^,

To my knowledge; some of those who used it in the house obtained
relief and much good.

J. WARREN COLEMAN,

Proprietor, Montreal House.

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.n.K .y-XlO: City Hall, Montreal, 30th August, 1856.

;3ir, — Thave occasionally made use of the Plantagenet Mineral Water,
the valuable properties of which have been certified to by so many
respectable inhabitants of this City, among- whom :)re many medical
practitioners of reputation and established position in their profession.
I am satisfied that these cerf'ficatos would not have been granted by
the gentlemen adverted to, did not the virtues of the Water justify

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their recomraeiidation of it; and my own experience warrants a belief
in its curative and invigorating qualities. — I have the honor to be, &c.,

[Seal.] . . .;:, ... ,;> . ;j ■, ,,■- H. STARNES, Mayor. ..

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Montreal, September 1st, 1856.

Sir, — In answer to y'>ur inquiries about the use of the Plantagenet
Water in the r;ttnwa Hotel, I have pleasure in saying that the Visitors
here, as well as regular BoarJers, and my own family, use the w?ter,
and in all cases it is found fully to bear the character given it in the va-
rious certificates and recommendations by medical and other gentlemen.

To ray knowledge, some of those who used it in the house obtained

relief and much good.

SAML. BROWNING.
Proprietor, Ottawa Hotel.

The following certiticate is from one of the leading French Canadian
Merchants of Montreal : —

On account of the Varennes ."Spsings being so near to the city oi
Montreal, I have generally used that Water with others : being, how-
ever, induced to try that of the far-famed Plantagenet, I have found it
so agreeable and refreshing, that I now constantly use it in my family,
and with great confidence recommend it to my friends and the public.

K-; - Mtv . ,;< , ,.,; LOUIS BO YER, Merchant. ,

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The following certificate from Mr. Leprohon speaks the language of
hundreds of others which could be produced : — .,..•,.,

Sir, — I was afflic^ted fur many years with mflammatory rheumatism,
and of such a painful character that I spared neither money nor time to
obtain relief.

I was very near despairing, when I was recommended to try the
effects of the Mineial Wuters, now so abundant in this country. I drank
formerly of the Varennes Waters and others, as I was informed they
partook strongly of saline components, but I found no relief from my
(>ains. Some time ago I sent for some gallons of the Plantagenet
vValer; and found a great restoration of my health, and I am happy to
state publicly, that the Plantagenet Water has made an effectual
change on my health.

I give this testimony voluntarily, trusting that by its publication others
afflicted as I have been will not hesitate any longer to test the beneficial
results of the Plantagenet Water.

E. E. LEPROHON,

Inspector of Ashes.

EXTRACTS OF LETTERS.

The writer says : — " I am most anxious to receive a fresh supply of
your ex'iellent Mineral Water, I mean the " Plantaffenet. I can assure
you with truth and sincerity, that it has saved me these two years froT.
employing any Physician. May I ask you the veiy great favor to ship
me five barrels of it, bottled up in the usual way."

I am Sir, •.;,:.....-,,,

' Yours truly, -^ ' ''■" ' ' -'' " '''' ' '^* ''•^'

ROBERT PARKS. '-■'''
Cleveland, Ohio, May Uth, 1856. - >* . ; p i . •

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In ordering water the writer says: — "But send it ofFat once, for we
have had a great deal of ague in the family. In fact my family have
never been so well since your last supply sent was finished."
Yours very truly,
, r ,. . ; ALEX. GORDOr;,

Collector of Customs, Windsor, C. W.
July 7th, 1856. * ,. .,

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177 Craig Street, Montreal, 1st June, 1858,
Sir, — The last eight years past has ccmfirraed my opinion ot the value
of the Plantagenet Water. I have recommended it extensively in my
practice. The efiects in certain afiections of the Liver, Kidneys, and
dyspeptic diseases — in the latter complaint particuhirly, I iiave /onnd
it to act with the most beneficial results. Its laxative, antacid and
alterative powers have proved of eminent service ils unirritating action
on the bowels, entitle it to a preference to any oUier rerjuiring that in-
dication to be performed. I may state, in conclusion, that I recommend
this water to the members of my own family, and have always kept a
supply in the house.

.., , I am, Sir, yours respectfully, , .

■: - .. . .... W. P. SMITH,

: •' i 1 Licentiate of the Faculty of Physicians
and Surgeons, Glasgow.

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Montreal, 1st June, 1858.
Sir, — You ask my opinion on the Medicel value of the Plantagenet
Water. Since it has been known I have never ceased to recommend
it as an agreeable cooling diink in the summer lime, as also a very
powerful purgative in habitual costiveness and in some other chronic
diseases. ,.„., ,,,

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It is also very useful for rheumatism, gout, dyspepsia, gravel and skin
diseases.

(Signed,) ... .T. G. BIBAUD, M.D.,

,; ;'; • r- Prof. Anatome, E. JM., M.

Montreal, June 5, 1858.
Sir, — In answer to your enquiry about the effect of the use by me of,
Plantagenet Water since my arrival in this city, I have much pleasure
in stating that it has had a very beneficial effect on the kidneys and
urinaiy organs, and which I had not been able previously to obtain by
medical treatment in Great Britain »• ••.

I am, Sir, your obedient.,

WILLIAM GREEN.

A wealthy and influential gentleman of Keesvilie, N. Y., has written

to his friend, Dr. Nelson of Montreal, requesting him to send a keg of

Plantagenet Water to a friend of his at Boston. In his letter, he states :

— "Mrs. and I myself have taken of this water during the last six weeks?
and I really think itseflects upon an inactive liver charming. We have
also seen its effect upon a very delicate young lady, that had been very
irregular in certain matters, and the Plantagenet Water has put all right
and restored her to good health."

The oLje'5t in procuring the subjoined Notarial Acte, certified as to
the si^naiire of Mr. Jobin, by His Excellency the Governor General is
to satisfy parties at a distance, and particularly in Europe, where the
Proprietor is about to introduce the Plantagenet W^ater, that the facts
alleged in the certificates of the various Medical Men, whose names are
herein mentioned, are incontestible. In the Province of Canada, such
verification would be unnecessary. Every one here is acquainted with
the extraordinary virtues of the Waters, and the Medical Gentlemen are
on the spot io answer for their own testimony ; but, in distant countries,
where the Plantagenet Water is about to be introduced for the first
time, such is not the case, and therefore, it has been thought necessary
to obtain this document, attested by the highest authority in British
North America : —

PROVINCE OF CANADA, I "'"^ ' ^ ' ''

District of Montreal. ^

KNOW ALL MEN by these presents ;■
day, the Fourteenth of the monlh ^ ,

Our Lord one thousand ei'^ht hundred and fifty-two, before me,"'josEPH
HiLARioN JoBiN, a Notary Public, duly admitted and sworn in and for
tiiat part of the Province of Canada, heretofore constituting the Province
of Lower Canada, residing at the City of Montreal, in the District of
Montreal, in the said Province, personally came and appeared Chas.

Be it known that on this
of August, in the year of

Larocque, Esquire, of the Township of Plantagenet, in ihat part of the
said Province of Canada, heretofore Upper Canada, Proprietor of the
Plantagenet Spring Waters, personally known tome ; who declared and
attested that the Signatures, Wolfred Nelson, M.D., 8. C. Sewell, M.D.,
J. G. Bibaud, M.D., L. Boyer,M.D., A. Hall M.D., M. McCiilloch, M.D.,
E. H. Trudel, M.D., J. L. Leprohon, M.D., Geo. W. Campbell, M.D.,

M. W. C. Tresiler, M.D., H, Peltier, M.D., W. Eraser, M.D., Francis
Badgley, M.D., P. Beaubien. M.D., R. L. McDonnell, M.D., J. J^mety
CofJerre, M.D., W. P. Smith, M.D., L. F. Tavernier, M.D., J. Craw-

*ford, MD., P. E. Picault, M.D., D. Wright, M.D., A. H David M.D.,
R. P. Howard, M.D., Henry, Mount, M D., George D. Gibb, M.D., P.
Munro, M.D., Saml. B. Schmidt, jM.D.,all of the said City of Montreal,
Doctors of Medicine, Physicians and Surgeons, whose signatures are set
and subscribed to the Certificates in his possession, attesting of the su-
peiior qualities of the Plantagenet Spring Waters, are and each signa-
ture is of the true hand writing and signature of them, also the different
testimonies in his possession of parties of the highest standing in their
respective professional and social position, amongst which aie to be found
the Certificates and Signatures of the City Mayors of Montreal and Que-
bec, E. 11. Fabre, Chas, Wilson and N. F. Belleau. That the qualities
of the Piantugenet Spring Waters are incontes'able and unrivalled as
fully appear by the said Certificates and Testimonies. That the Gentle-
men of the Medical Piofession hereinabove named, are well known as
being Merabersofthe highest standing. An Act whereof being request-
ed, I have granted these presents to serve and avail as occasion shall or
may require.

In faiih and testimony whereof, I have Signed and affixed my seal of
ofiice on ihe day, month and year first above written.

J. H. JOBIN, N. P.

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By His Excellency the Right Honorable James Earl op Elgin and
Kincardine, Knight of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of
the Thistle, Governor General of British North America, and Cap-
tain General and Governor in Chief in and over the Provinces of
Canada. Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, -md the Island of Prince
Edward, and Vice AJmiral of the same, &c. &c. &c. "»

To all to whom these Presents shall come — ; '

Greeting :

l hese are to certify, that Joseph Hilarion Jobin, whose name is sub-
scribed to the accompanying document, is a Notary Public, duly appoint-
ed ii» and for that part of the Province of Canada called Lower Canada,
and that full L ith and credence are due and ought to be given to such
signaiure and act in all places.

Given under my hand and office Seal at Quebec, this twentieth
».. .- day of Auj?ust in the year of Our Lord, one thousand eight

hundred and fifty-two, Her Majesty's Reign the sixteenth.
By Command,

ELGIN & KINCARDINE.
T.D. Harington,
«4Mw Bee. of Fees. - -^tt. , t^i

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