This section is from the book "Soyer's Standard Cookery", by Nicolas Soyer. Also available from Amazon: Soyer's Standard Cookery.
Season a slice of halibut about an inch in thickness with salt and pepper and roll in flour. Slice two tomatoes, lay them on the fish, squeeze lemon juice over, dot with small pieces of butter, and place in a thoroughly buttered paper bag. Seal up and cook for fifteen minutes in a very hot oven (350 Fahr.).
 
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