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 SHENANDOAH ALUM SPRINGS 
 
 SHENANDOAH COUNTY^ VIRGINIA. 
 
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 These Sprintis, located in Slitnandoah CoriutT; Vu'o'inia. near 
 the JSTorth monntain, twelve miles from Mt. Jaeksoii station. Val- 
 ley branch B. c& 0. E. E. The watery are 
 
 THEEE ALUM SPEIIS^GS— largest in Yirgiina. Also. fi\-e 
 springs comprising CHALYBEATE, HEALIXG, aixl YELLOW 
 SULPHUE waters. 
 
 The location is one of che finest. The general mountain ;^ce- 
 neiy ; the view of the Yallej from Fort Ashb}' ; the pure, dry 
 atmosphere and cool nights, make it a most delightful resort for 
 persons seeking health and recreation. The gi'eat vaiiety of 
 Mineral waters- afford relief lor almost every class of disease, 
 and visitors can test all the waters and use such as suit their 
 own case. The ground free from fog and dampness, tlie eleva- 
 tion being about 2,400 feet above tide water. 
 
 For the better accommodation of the increa,sing nimiber of 
 patrons, the proprietor has erected an entire new thiee-storv 
 building (fronting on a large lawn ), containing handsome Poriors, 
 Dining Eooms, communicating Chambers, Barber Shop,, Ba.th 
 Eooms, &G. 
 
 I The Shenandoah Alum Water, by analysis, proves to be 
 I essentially the same with that of the Eockbridge Altm 
 i Springs. 
 
 I iS^O BAE EOOM 0^ THE PEEMTSES. 
 
 I The amusements and recreation are such as are nsuallv found 
 I at Yv^atering places — delightful walks on the mountains, and in 
 I the vales— to FOET ASHBY, PICKS CAYE, and HIGH HEAD 
 ' EOCKS. The view from the top of NOETH MOUNTAIN is 
 
 beyond description. The carriage drive to Orkney Springs is 
 
 over an excellent road. 
 
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 I Pennsylvania Eailroad^ from Xevr York and principal stations | 
 
 along the line. j 
 
 Philadelphia. "\Vilniington & Baltimore Railroad, from Phila- 
 
 : delphia . I 
 
 Baltimore <t Ohio Railroad, from Baltimore, Pittsburgh, ^ash- | 
 
 ington and Wheeling. i 
 
 Chesajjcake & Ohio Railroad, from CinciDnati, Richmond, : 
 
 Gordonsville and Charlottesville. ■ 
 
 Cbarlo'cte, Columbia & Aug a sta Railroad, from points South. I 
 
 Information of the routes can be obtained at the offices of the j 
 
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 above Railroad Lines. I 
 
 , Visitors to these Springs pass through the celebrated Shenan- i 
 
 i doah Talley. I 
 
 I Conveyances avUI be at Mt. Jackson in readiness to convey j 
 
 I passengers from the railroad to the Spnngs, a distance of twelve ! 
 
 I miles over a good turnpike road, reachmg the Springs for early | 
 
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 Telei£raph communication within three miles. i 
 
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 Daily mail, ^ 
 
 " Any one wishing to enjoy the pure mountain air; have the ! 
 
 benefit of the great variety of mineral waters, and wUi find this | 
 
 one of the most desirable localities in Yirginia.^' | 
 
 ryPURE COUls^TRY MILK, fine fruit orchards, and large | 
 
 vegetable garden on the premises, | 
 
ANALYSIS OF THE SHENANDOAH ALUM SPSINSS: 
 
 By Professor J. ^Y, M4LLET, University of Virginia. 
 
 University of Yirginia, Dec. 17, 1873. 
 A. J. MterS; Esq., Shenandoali Alum Springs. 
 
 Dear Sir — I have completed the qiialitive and partial qnanti- 
 tative analysis of the mineral water sent me by you, and with the 
 following results : 
 
 The principal constituents are, the Sulphate of Aluminum and 
 Iron, both present in notable amount, there being obtained from 
 the specimen examined : 
 
 PER IMPERIAL GALLON. 
 
 Sulphuric Acid — Sulphur Trioxide 49 54 grains. 
 
 Alumina 12 39 " 
 
 Oxide of Iron — Ferric Oxide 5 22 ^^ 
 
 Although the remaining bases, occurring as sulphates, were not 
 determined quantitatively, it is probable that free sulphuric acid 
 is present to some extent. The reaction with test paper is of 
 course strongly acid. The iron exists in the water mainly as 
 ferric salt, p.s was proved by tests made upon the spot. In addi- 
 tion to the above, there were detected, by experiment partly with 
 the water itself and partly with the saline effervescence upon the 
 shale from which it is derived, 
 
 Silica, Copper, Kickel, Cobalt, 
 
 Manganese, Zinc, Calcium, Magnesium 
 
 Potassium, Sodium, Lithium, Ammonium, 
 
 Chlorine, I^Titric Acid, Organic Matter, 
 
 some of these, as might be expected, m very minute quantity. 
 
 The above results characterize the waters as essentially the 
 SAME with that of the well known Eockbrilge Alum Springs, 
 the occurrence in both of Copper, I^ickel, Cobalt, and Zinc, 
 being unusual and particularly worthy of note. Any one who 
 compares the recently published analysis by Prof. M. B. Hardin, 
 of the Yirginia Military Institute, of the water from Kockbridge 
 county with these results, obtained from the waters of your 
 locality, will see at once that the .Alum Shale preserves its iden- 
 tity, even as to the rarer constituents, at this very considerable 
 distance. I feel satisfied that your Mineral Water is quite equal 
 IN value and efficacy to that of this hitherto best known Yir- 
 ginia locality. The Shenandoah water seems to contain somewhat 
 more iron in proportion to aluminum, though in both cases the 
 latter metal predominates. I send you, by same mail with this, 
 a little tube containing a minute specimen of metalic copper ex- 
 tracted from the water. Yours, respectfullv, 
 
 J. W, MALLET. 
 
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 The Shenandoah Alum Waters have great curative virtue 
 in very many classes of disease, among which may be mentioned 
 Scrofula, Cutaneous Eruptive diseases. Eczema, Erysipelas, 
 Chronic Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Bronchitis and all Throat diseases, 
 Dyspepsia, Affections of Kidney and Bladder, Dropsy, Piles, 
 
Lo«s of Appetite, Nervous Prostration, and the whole class of 
 ailments peculiar to the FEMALE constitution. 
 
 The virtues of Chalybeate and Sulphur Waters are too well 
 known to need any detailed account at our hands. 
 
 TKSTIMOMIAILSk 
 
 Paymaster's Office, U, S. Receiving Ship New Hampshire, 
 Norfolk, Va., November 3, 1873, 
 Dear Sir — It affords me great pleasure to inform you that my wife's health 
 j still continues to improve, and I now think she is m a very fair way to fully re- 
 t cover. She havnig been an invalid for over five years, and tried, without any 
 I lasting good effect, the waters of "Greenbrier White Sulphur" for three consecu- 
 ; tive seasons, and those of the celebrated ""Rawley" for one season, neither she nor 
 ; myself dared hope for the good results attendant upon her sojourn at the Springs 
 j of which you are the proprietor. Whether it was the waters, the pure mountain 
 j air, or both combined, that so greatly benefited her, I am unprepared to say. 
 j It is certain, however, that while at and since leaving the "Shenandoah Alum 
 j Springs," she has enjoyed better health and greater strength than at any time 
 within the last five years. Understanding that you are preparing circulars, giv- 
 ing the analysis of your truly wonderful Springs, so as to call their merits more 
 fully to the attention of the public, I give you full permission to publish either 
 the entire of this or such portion as you may desire. To all who are in search 
 of mineral waters, pure mountain air, beautiful scenery, quiet, and the pleasure 
 of having a host and hostess who will at all times consult the comfort and pleas- 
 ure of their guests, I cheerfully refer them to my experience and recommend 
 them to try '^Shenandoah Alum Springs." Wishing you success, and hoping to 
 be able to spend the entire next season with you, I am yours, truly. 
 
 GEO. R, WATKINS. 
 A. J, Myers, Esq., Paymaster U. S. Navy. 
 
 Proprietor Shenandoah Alum Springs. 
 
 Washington, D. C., October 21, 1873. 
 Dear Sir— The "Shenandoah Alum Springs," lying as they do, in the midst 
 of a most romantic regions of country, with an atmosphere cool and bracing, and 
 with such a remarkable variety of mineral waters, only a few rods apart, will 
 doubtless cause it to be visited more and more each year, and the substantial 
 merits of the place to be more appreciated as it becomes better known. 
 
 Yours, very truly, Wm. F. GIVEN. 
 
 Baltimore, Md., Nov, i, 1873. 
 Dear Sir — Having, w'th my family, visited the "Shenandoah Alum Springs, 
 during the past Summer, we remained over two months, enjoying the grand and 
 beautiful! scenery, the pure and invigorating atmosphere, and the kind attention 
 of yourself and family. We were all very much benefited during the stay. 
 The Alum water I think very strong, which, I have no doubt, has been proven 
 by the analysis you have had made. I remain, very truly. 
 
 To A. J. Myers, Esq. U. H. STEPHENS. 
 
 Stickney Iron Company, Canton,) 
 Baltimore, Oct, 14, 1873. ) 
 
 Dear Sir — Your letter of the 17th was received several days ago. It gives me 
 pleasure to be able to say that I think the quality of the water of the " Shenan- 
 doah Alum Springs" is very superior, and that my family came home greatly 
 benefited by its use, after having spent the greater part of the Summer there. 
 The time I spent there myself was very short, but it was sufficient to warrant me 
 in recommending persons who wLsh to spend the Summer where they can use 
 Alum and Chalybeate Water in- the purity, to go to the Shenandoah Alum 
 Springs. Yours, truly, 
 
 To A. J. Myers, Esq. Wm. OLIVES, Jr. 
 
Baltimore, Md., Oct. 27th, 1873. 
 
 Dear Sir — In compliance with your request, it gives me pleasure to add my 
 testimony as to the efficacy of the waters ot the Alum Springs in cases of throat 
 affections^ which 1 think was strikingly manifested in my own case. For nearly 
 six months past I had been suffering with chronic sore throat, and alter using the 
 Alum Water some two or three weeks only, I consider the curative virtues of the 
 Alum Sprmgs invaluable. Respectfully, 
 
 Uo A.J. Myers, Esq. Mrs. EICHELBERGER. 
 
 Baltimore, Octoter.25 1873. 
 Dear Sir — I am glad to reply to your inquiry in reference to my daughter's 
 visit to the ''Shenandoah Aluin Springs" last Summer. She was at your house 
 about one month, spent the time most pleasantly, and now feels that her health 
 and strength were very much benefited by the visit. 
 
 Very respectfully, yours, J. W. M ASSIE, 
 
 To A. J, Myers, Esq. 593 W. Lexington street, Baltimore. 
 
 Woodstock, Va., Oct. 24, 1873, 
 Dear Sir — In reply to your inquiry as to the estimate in which I hold the 
 water of the "Shenandoah Alum Springs," I would say that 1 regard it as an effi- 
 cient astringent and tonic mineral water. Its use in Dyspepsia and Chronic 
 Diarrhoea and Dysentery lias proved to be of great service to me. 
 
 Respectfully, yours, 
 To A.J. Myers, Esq. JACOB OTT. 
 
 [Exticict fiom letter of Edward S. Kemper, E^jq.^ of 
 Cross KeyS; Ya.] 
 
 " I had no idea that you had anything like such a quality of Aiuni Water at 
 your place, until I rode over from *' Orkney." I was entirely surprised to find 
 such water, and in such abundance as you seem to have. 1 have been visiting 
 at the Alum Springs in 'Virginia for a number of years, and the best I had ever 
 seen was the Rockbridge Alum, but I believe yours is full}' equal." 
 
 Richmond, Va., Nov. 27th 1873. 
 
 Dear Sir — It affords me pleasure to state that although I remained at the at the 
 "Shenandoah Alum Springs" only two weeks, I was very much benefited, and 
 I believe if I could have remained as many months, I would have been perma- 
 nently relieved, I have suffered from Dyspepsia for quite two years. 
 
 Respectfully, yours, J. H. PEAY, Jr. 
 
 To A.J. Myers, Esq. No. 508 Twenty-Fourth street 
 
 Baltimore, Jan. 7, 1S75. 
 
 Dear Sir — In reply to yours of the 5th inst., I would say that, if possible, I 
 shall spend my Summer vacation at your place ; for among all the watering 
 places I have ever been to, I have not received as much benefit to my health, or 
 felt myself more at home, than among your mountains, and your Alum Springs 
 are certainly a gift of Providence to any one suffering from throat aflection ; not 
 alone will I come myself, I shall bring my family, and recommend the Shenan- 
 doah Alum Springs, with its delightful surroundings, its pure air. and* especially 
 the gentlemanly and accommodating proprietor, yourself, to all my friends. 
 With kind regards to your lady, I remain yours, respectfully, 
 
 to a. J. MYERS, esq. M. WEINBERG. 
 
 Berryville, Va. Jan. 28th, 1875. 
 
 Dear Sir — Yours of the 28th, is to hand, and I can assure you that, it will af- | 
 
 ford me pleasure to testify to the merits of your place. I can truly say, that as a j 
 
 summer resort and a natures physician. to relieve the infirmities of our bodies, I : 
 
 consider your place to be remarkably adapted by nature. I have been over a con- | 
 
 siderablc portion of the State in the line of the minetal waters, but have never I 
 
 met with such a grand and distinct variety of water in so circumscribed a limit, 1 
 
 you have three distinct varieties of water, within a stones-throw of each other. { 
 
The effect in my case (Rheumatism and Neuralgia of the Bowels) I think was 
 extremel}^ beneficial, I could see its effect daily, and although I had a severe at- 
 rack of Neuralgia in my Bowels, caused by imprudent exposure to the cool 
 night air, I came away benefited, and continued to improve after reaching home ; 
 although I had given up all hope of life, before I left home, I am better to-day 
 than I was when I started for your springs. 
 
 M^'- wife also realized great benefit from her visit, she commenced improving 
 the first day. I can never forget the kindness of i'ourself and family during my 
 sickness and cannot testify too highly of the extreme kindness and solicitude for 
 the comfort of your guests, and in conclusion, I should say with your splendid 
 location in the midst of mou.ntains, with cool breezes every evening, you have ev- 
 erything to make a summer soent with vou exceedingly pleasant. 
 
 'Very truly, yours, MARCUS B. IRWIN. 
 
 TO A. J. MYERS, ESQ. 
 
 Letter of DR. W. GALE, 
 
 Princess Ann, Sommerset Co., Md. 
 
 February 15th, 1875. 
 
 Dear Sir : — In reply to your inquiry, whether Mrs. Gale and her mother Mrs- 
 Walker found after their return home, that their sojourn at your springs last sea- 
 son had proven beneficial to their health, it gives me much pleasure to say that 
 they were very much benefited therebv. The Chalybeate and Alum waters 
 were particularly beneficial to them. 'They were I am glad to say, also very 
 much pleased with the location and scenery of your springs, and speak most com- 
 mendably of your own and Mrs. Myers attention, which they say were exceed- 
 ingly kind. 
 
 They have not yet fixed upon a place of summer resort for next season, but I 
 am sure they will find no place which will give them more satisfaction than yours 
 did. Reciprocating kind regards, etc. I am yours truly, 
 
 TO A. J. MYERS, ESQ " W. H. GALE. 
 
 Pittsburgh. Pa., Feb. 24th, 1875. 
 Dear Sir : — Having visited your very delightful summer resort with my fam- 
 ily last summer, we look back with much pleasure to the pleasant hours we en- 
 joyed there; we were all much benefited from our stay with you. I had been 
 sick for some time with Dyspepsia and Diarrhoea, and feel that the free use of the 
 Alum water was the means of curing the same. I do not see any reason why the 
 '"Shenandoah Alum'' ^,hould not rank high as a summer resort. 
 
 Very respectfully yours, 
 TO MR. A. J. MYERS. J, F. DIFFENBACHER. 
 
 Harrisonburg, Va., March 13th, 1875. 
 
 Dear Sir :— Having used the water of the " Rockbridge Alum Springs," for 
 some time last fall, and having now used the water of the " Shenandoah Alum" 
 for two or three months, am of the opinion that the last named is superior in ev- 
 ery respect to the Rockbridge Alum. Yours trulj^ 
 
 TO MR. A. J. MYERS. " PHILO BRADLEY 
 
 Letter from Dr. Wm. HITCH. 
 
 Sir : — Having visited and practiced many years ago at the Salt Sulphur 
 Springs, and visiting other Springs, it is presumable I understand something of 
 their uses. 
 
 The medical profession will agree with me the Alum Springs with their com- 
 bination of Iron, Sulphur, Magnesia, and other mineral, will admit of more gen- 
 eral application to diseases of the human system than any other variety of min- 
 eral waters of this or any other cou;itry. In fact, if the wonderful 'cures from the 
 use of those waters in al! chronic diseases were properly understood by the public, 
 hundreds and thousands would avail themselves of 'their benefits. As the Shen- 
 andoah Springs have been lately discovered, and the use of the waters little 
 known, being rich in minerals, requires great care in their use. Properly admin- 
 istered, great results may be obtained in diseases of the throat, stomach, intes- 
 tines, kidneys, and particularly and signally in all diseases of the womb. I ob- 
 
serve this summer in the treatment of Diarrhoea no constipation of the bowels 
 supervened. The effects upon the blood and capillary circulation manifestly 
 good in all cases ; indeed it is a general renovator of the system. 
 
 The scenery at the Springs is picturesque — the whole surrounding country 
 covered with our American forest trees, their foliage drinking up all obnoxious 
 vapors ; a gap in the North mountain near at hand, causes a constant currant of 
 air to circulate, eddying and rushing in at every side of the house. The home- 
 like comforts make the Shenandoah Surings a delightiul summer resort for any 
 one. ' Wm. hitch, m. d. 
 
 TO A. J. MYERS, ESQ. 
 
 Letter of MOSES WALTON, Esq. 
 
 Woodstock, March 19th, 1875 
 I take pleasure in saying that the waters of the " Shenandoah Alum Springs " 
 have a high reputation, and that the same only needs to be better known to make 
 that reputation universal. A number of my friends have experienced its benefi- 
 cial effects, in a variety of ways and especially in Chronic c.-^.ses which seem to 
 defy medical skill. 
 
 The accommodations — always good — are being improved and enlarged to such 
 a degree as will accommodate a large compan)^ the coming season. 
 
 MOSEb WALTON. 
 
 Letter from DR. S. H. WILLIAMS. 
 
 Baltimore. Nov. 4. 1875. 
 
 Dear Sir — It gives me pleasure to say that I regard your Shenandoah Alum 
 Springs equal, if not superior to any I have visited along the slopes of the Alle- 
 ghany mountanis. I spent a month with you most delightfully the past summer, 
 having m)' exhausted energies restored and gaining more in flesh than at any of 
 the watermg places I have heretofore visited. From my observation of the effect 
 of your alum and other waters, and especially of the alum upon the diseases pe- 
 culiar to women, I feel that I cannot too confidently urge their great value and 
 curative powers upon the public attention. Not less valuable are they in throat 
 and kidney affections, dyspepsia, and prostration of the nervous system. And, 
 while they may be regarded almost specific in chronic diarrhoea and dysentery, 
 they are equally efficacious in the removable of constipation — so common among 
 persons of sedentary life. 
 
 An invigorating atmosphere, free from fogs and malaria ; beautiful mountain 
 scenery, and a host and hostess ever ready to contribute to the pleasure and com- 
 fort of guests, add to the curative efficac}^ of the waters and the grateful repose 
 of those seeking for restoration or pleasure. 
 
 Very truly, yours. S. H. WILLIAMS. 
 
 TO A. J. MYERS, ESQ. 66 Saratoga street. 
 
 Letter from Dr. R. D. BAGNALL. 
 
 Shenandoah Alum Springs, Sept. 4, 1875. 
 
 Dear Sir — It gives me pleasure to bear testimony to the value of the waters 
 of your Springs. In a sojourn of some weeks I had opportunity to witness very 
 beneficial results from their use, particularly in cases of chronic diarrhoea, dys- 
 pepsia, nervous prostration, &c. 
 
 You have also .several very fine (!halybeate Springs. Such a variety of mine- 
 ral waters, and pleasant healthy location among the mountains, make the Shen- 
 andoah Alum a very pleasant Summer resort. Wishing you much success in 
 your efforts to introduce the water into more general notice. I am. 
 
 Yours, very truly, RICH'D D. BAGNALL, m. d. 
 
 TO A. J. MYERS. ' 
 
 Letter from Miss KOONES. 
 
 Washington City, August 21, 1875. 
 Dear Sir — After a pleasant sojourn of several weeks at the Shenandoah Alum 
 Springs, and feeling much benefited by drinking the alum water, I take pleasure 
 in adding my testimony to others who have written in their favor, 
 
 I think they are particularly beneficial in dyspepsia, nervousness and sore 
 throat. ' Yours, truly, 
 
 to a. j. MYERS, esq, ELIZABETH KOONES. 
 
Northern Central Railway Co. 
 
 ED. S. YOUNG. Office of the Assistant General Ticket Agent, 
 
 Ass't Gen'l Ticket Agent. BALTiiMORE, April 8, 1875 
 
 j A. J. Myers, Esq., Shenandoah Alum Springs, Shenandoah count}', Va. 
 
 My Dear Sir — I take great pleasure in being able to add my testimony to the 
 j great medical virtues possessed by the waters of the Shenandoah Springs. 'l"he 
 waters trom the Alum Spring is conceded by all who are familiar with both, to be 
 equal to that of the celebrated ''Rockbiidge Alum,'' and I do not think the 
 Chalybeate has a superior in the State. The sojourn of my family at your place 
 during the past two seasons, was productive of great benefit to their health, nc;t 
 only from the use of the water, but because cf the pleasant surroundings of your 
 establishment. 
 
 To those persons seeking repose and relaxation from the busy cares of life, as 
 well as those seeking restoration to health, 1 would especially recommend a so- 
 journ of one or two months at the Shenandoah Alum Springs. With sentiments 
 of true regard, I am sir, Very truly yours, ED. S. YOUNG, 
 
 Assistant Gen'l Ticket Agent. 
 
 j Letter from Rev. WM. I. McKENNEY. 
 
 2401 Penn'a Avenue, Washington, D. C., 
 ! . January 12, 1877. 
 
 My Dear Sir — It affords me great pleasure to accede to your request, and put 
 in writing a word of testimony concerning the Shenandoah Alum Springs. I 
 was attracted thither last summer by a letter in your circular from my good 
 friend Dr. S. H. Williams, whose representation of your watering place, though 
 glowing, I knew must be in accordance with the facts. I am happy to say we 
 were not disappointed. We found there an agreeable company of guests and a 
 host and hostess ready to minister to our wants with delicacy and cheerfulness. 
 
 The invigorating effect of the alum water upon the system is almost incredible 
 to those v/ho have not had experience in its use. Chronic diseases that have re 
 sisted medical treatment for years, yield to it with astonishing promptness, and 
 almost any effect can be produced on the system by varying the quantities taken. 
 
 I gained in flesh during my brief stay with you at the rate of more than a half 
 pound per day. My wife was equally as much benefited, and also gained in 
 weight and strength. The Alum water is especially beneficial to ladies, as multi- 
 tudes who have used it are willing to testify. Many who had visited the Alum 
 Springs have returned to their homes feeling that they had found a sovereign 
 remedy for their ills. Adding to these considerations the fact that your resort is 
 free from dissipations of every kind, and from the presence of intoxicating liquors 
 — none being sold — I do not hesitate to recommend Shenandoah A lum Springs as 
 possessing decided advantages and furnishing ample accommodations for guests, 
 at very moderate rates. Yours, very truly. 
 
 To A. J. Myers, Esq. W'. L. McKENN EY.^ 
 
 Letter from Dr. CKAS. A. WELLS. 
 
 Bladensburg, Prince George county, Md. 
 October 6th, 1876, 
 
 My Dear Sir — I am very much gratified to be able to say that a young lady, 
 (a patient of mine) of this place, who had suffered nearly two years from uterine 
 disease, has not only been benefited by a sojourn of two months at the Shenan- 
 doah Alum, but at this date seems entirely restored to health. She spent the 
 past winter and spring wholly in her room, and chief!}'' in bed. and notwithstand- 
 ing that I had the advice and assistance of two of m}' professional brethren, 
 standing deservedly high as Gynaecologists, she continued to suffer greatly, and 
 became very weak and emaciated. Her condition not only justly alarmed her 
 family, but was the cause of the deepest anxiety to her physicians, who feared 
 that symptoms so grave and so intractable betokened malignant disease. I shall 
 consider it my duty to send any patient of mine, similarly afflicted, to your 
 place. Very truly, &c.. 
 
 To A.J. MvERS, Esq. ' CHAS. A. WELLS. 
 
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 CURE OF DISEASE OF THE BLADDER. 
 
 137 McDouGAL Street, New York, 
 January nth, 1877. 
 A. J. Myers. Esq., 
 
 Dear Sir— I beg leave to say to you, that within, less than twelve months 
 time, by the use of the Shenandoah Alum Springs water, I was cured of a caseo 
 inflamnfation in the bladder. 
 
 The case was stubborn and somewhat chronic in its nature, and my physi- 
 cians thought it w ould be a long time, perhaps several years, before I could re- 
 gain my natural health. I feel better and enjoy better health than I have for 
 years, all due to the waters of your springs and the blessing of Providence. 
 
 Yours, truly, 
 
 J. S. FLEMING. 
 
 Letter from Rev. JULIUS E. GRAMMER, D. D. 
 
 The Alum Springs kept by Mr. A. J. Myers, were visited by myself and family 
 in the summer of 1877, and we found our host and his wife kind, considerate and 
 attentive to the wants of their guests. We enjoyed the mountain air and scenery 
 exceedingly, and the water was beneficial to those of my family affected with 
 throat troubles. We most cordially recommend the Alum Springs to all who 
 desire to consult scenery, health, quiet rest ; cool shady lawns by day, and re- 
 freshing nights requiring a blanket, give great recreation to the system, jaded by 
 the fatigues of the year, and the heats of the summer. 
 
 Very truly, JULIUS E. GRAMMER, 
 
 Rector of St. Peters, P. E. Church, Baltimore. 
 
 Letter from Hon. FRANK MOREY. 
 
 New Orleans, La., Feb. 9th, 1878. 
 A.J. Myers, Esq. , Shenandoah Alum Springs, Va. 
 
 Dear Sir — It affords me pleasure to add my testimony to that of your other 
 friends in favor of your summer resort. In case of my own family the benefit 
 derived from our sojourn at the ''Shenandoah Alum" was marked, while I be- 
 lieve the alum waters to be very beneficial in cases of Dyspepsia, Chronic 
 Diarrhoea, and of Pulmonary Complaints, our family derived great beilefit from 
 the use of the chalybeate waters which you have in great variety and unsurpassed 
 excellence, the water from one spring being identical with that of the noted 
 "Bear Wallow" spring at Orkney, and from the use of the sulphur water, Havmg 
 spent portions of five seasons in the mountains of Virginia, and visited nearly all 
 the Springs of any note, I can say that I know of no place combining so many 
 advantages as you possess. 
 
 The great objection to most of the resorts — in my opinion — is the location — 
 generally in a valley close to a mountain which excludes air and promotes damp- 
 ness — your location is happily chosen, being on a table land, sufficiently distant 
 from the mountains and in the direct line of the currents of air thi-ough the 
 gorge of the mountains. These advantages combined with the purity of the at- 
 mosphere, the lovely autumn weather, and the kindness and attention of your- 
 self and assistants induced my family to remain with you last year so long as 
 they did— till 6th December— and then leave with regret. 
 
 I trust you may have a prosperous future. 
 
 Yours truly, FRANK MOREY. 
 
 Letter from Rev. J. W. K AYE. 
 
 196 Dolphin St,, Baltimore, February 12, 1878 
 My Dear Sir — The curative properties of the Alum, C'halybeate and Sulphur 
 waters of the Shenandoah Alum Springs, have been fully attested, by those who 
 have been your guests from time to time. I might say, however, that the effect 
 of these waters upon my system was felt in a complete restoration of defective 
 digestion, a full appetite and a hearty relish for my daily food. But let me 
 speak of other attractive features of the Alum Springs. Searching for game up 
 the mountain sides and over the hills : riding on horseback over smooth roads, 
 through a wild and rugged country ; sleeping under blankets at night ; eating 
 
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 plain but wholesome food ; the entire absence of style and fashion with their 
 accompanying dissipations ; a feeling that 1 was living at a home rather than 
 staying, for a brief period, at a hotel ; these were some of the attractions which 
 gave me satisfactory recreation, and real rest duimg the three weeks of my stay 
 with you in September last. 1 gained little in flesh, but I brought back a bouy- 
 ancy of spirit which has shown itself in my work during the year. 
 
 Faithfully yours. 
 To Mr. a. J. MYER.S. J. W. KAYE. 
 
 Letter from Hon. JOHN T. HARRIS. 
 
 House of Representatives, Washington. D. C, 
 February 13, 1878. 
 
 With a part of my family I spent some time at the Shenandoah Alum Sprmgs. 
 I cannot speak of the waters as a professional man, but I can say my family re- 
 ceived much benefit from them. 1 cannot speak too kindly of the courtesy shown 
 guests by Mr. Myers and his good lady. They have the capacity of making 
 their guests feel at home, and do all that is necessary to render them comfortable 
 
 JOHN T. HARRIS. 
 
 Letter from Hoif. W. W. McKAlG. 
 
 Cumberland, Md., March 12, 1878. 
 My Dear Sir — Mrs. McKaig and I both recall with much pleasure the two 
 months we spent with you last summer. We were greatly pleased with the 
 location and surroundings of the "Shenandoah Alum," the company we met 
 there ; and especially the action of both the climate and water upon our health. 
 The water of the Shenandoah Alum Springs is unquestionably a fine curative 
 agent, and I have no|doubt in tha t class of diseases for which alum watt r is spe- 
 cially used, IS quite equal to any other in the State of Virginia. 
 
 Very respectfully, yours, W. W. McKAIG. 
 
 To A.J. Myers, Proprietor Shenandoah Alum Springs. 
 
 Cambridge, Md., 17th April, 1878. 
 
 My Dear Sir — Having been troubled for some five or six years with an affec- 
 tion of stomach and liver, and tiied medical aid in the city of Baltimore and 
 found no relief, 1 was induced to visit, your Alum Springs and drink the water, 
 and to my astonishment was entirely relieved, ane have remained wtll for the 
 last two years Yours, truly, 
 
 To MrA. . J. Myers. DANIEL LLOYD. 
 
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