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We do hereby certify, that Mr. Francis Torres has brought some Chinese snake-stones, which effectively cure the bites of all venemous or poisonous creatures

Broadside advertising Chinese Snake-Stones, tested in Bay of Honduras and made available by Francis Torres of Newport, R.I., with testimonials from individuals in various South Carolina localities (Charles Town, Georgetown, French Santee, English Santee) vouching for the curative powers of the product. Top half of broadside believed to have been printed in Rhode Island, October 12, 1740 with lower half printed in South Carolina, listing testimonials dated Apr.-Aug. 1744.

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