AntiqueMeds
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As I understand the story Samuel Lee Jr was the first in Windham Conn filing a medicine patent in 1796. Richard was advertising as early as 1799 in Balto and Michael about the same time (prob slightly later). Richard moved to NYC a couple years into the 19th century. Probably irritated by the competition in Baltimore.
As far as who originated it... you will likely find they both claimed to. One thing that patent medicine dealers had in common is they were all liars. I expect thier insperation came from Samuel Lee.
As far as who originated it... you will likely find they both claimed to. One thing that patent medicine dealers had in common is they were all liars. I expect thier insperation came from Samuel Lee.