Elizabeth Irwin to Hans Sloane – August 31, 1717
Item info
Date: August 31, 1717 Author: Elizabeth Irwin Recipient: Hans SloaneLibrary: British Library, London Manuscript: Sloane MS 4075 Folio: ff. 331-332
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Language
English
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Library
British Library, London
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Categories
Medical, Travel
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Subjects
Bath, Bath waters, Gift
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Date (as written)
August 31, 1717
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Standardised date
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Origin (as written)
Walcote, Stamford, Linc.
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Others mentioned
Dr. Bare Mrs. Martin
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Patients mentioned
Alice Irwin
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Transcription
Patient Details
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Patient info
Name: N/A Alice Irwin
Gender:
Age:my poor little girl -
Description
Mother "in great concern" and wanted news from Sloane.
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Diagnosis
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Treatment
Previous Treatment:
Ongoing Treatment:Diet drink
Response:Had received a letter from Mrs. Martin. Alice's neck had broken out again where it was healed. Would Bath be useful? Diet drink helpful and they would like to be able to make it themselves.
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More information
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Medical problem reference
Scrofula