[Ads-l] Antedating of "Root Doctor"

[Bill Mullins]

1798 Stockbidge MA Western Star 5 Feb 4/3   [proquest]

The Root Doctor is nearly allied to the Cancer Doctor and the Indian Doctor.  He, like the former, learned his skill of the Indians, and like the latter, doctors altogether with roots and syrups -- for he don't use any "doctor's stuff."

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