The waters will remove rheumatism, purge out mercury, and produce salivation, in those who have it in their system previously; cure old sores and _consumptions_, in their early stages; cure dropsies, palsies, &c., if taken in time.
"The next curiosity is the loadstone, a specimen of which I have with me; you can examine it when you visit this country.

The next rock crystal, of which I have two specimens.[7] The fourth is alum, of which I procured a small quantity, as I did not visit the cave where it is to be obtained.

The fifth is oil and whetstone, of which there is a great abundance in that quarter.

The sixth is asbestus.

In a word, the subjects are worthy the attention of those who wish to be instrumental in enlarging or developing that branch of science." [Footnote 7: Now in my cabinet.] Mr.William Ficklin, one of the pioneers of Kentucky, but now a resident of Missouri, writes: "I am pleased to hear of your appointment, and wish I could be with you on the route, as you will visit a section of the country but little known to our government.