in our Old Customs, denotes a caldron full ALE

ALFORD, a town of Lincolnshire, situated on a small brook that runs through the town. A salt spring was discovered here in 1679, from the pigeons which flew thither in great numbers to drink the water; those birds being known to be fond of salt. It contains a strong purging salt, together with a portion of sea-salt. It is recommended as cooling, cleansing, and attenuating, as a good remedy in the fever, jaundice, and other glandular obstructions. It also promotes urine and sweat, and therefore is good in gravelly and other disorders of the kidneys and bladder. Alford is six miles from the sea, and 20 north of Boston. E. Long. 0. 15. N. Lat. 53. 30.