Brunswick Stew

Cut up a pound of Chicken and put it in a large pan with three
quarts of water, one large onion, one half pound of lean ham cut
into small pieces and simmer gently for two hours. Add three
pints of tomatoes, one pint of lima beans, four large Irish
potatoes diced, one pint of grated corn, one tablespoon of salt,
one fourth teaspoon pepper, a small pod of red pepper.
Cover and simmer gently for one more hour stirring frequently to
prevent scorching. Add three onces of butter and serve hot.