Letter 0258

Elizabeth Irwin to Hans Sloane – August 31, 1717


Item info

Date: August 31, 1717
Author: Elizabeth Irwin
Recipient: Hans Sloane

Library: British Library, London
Manuscript: Sloane MS 4075
Folio: ff. 331-332



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Patient Details

  • Patient info
    Name: N/A Elizabeth Irwin
    Gender:
    Age:
  • Description
  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment
    Previous Treatment:
    Ongoing Treatment:

    She was taking Bath water instead of the German spa water (which she had stopped) because it caused pain. Dr. Bare ordered a bitter infusion and asked her to return to Bath. Trying to complete business at home to comply with his orders.


    Response:

    Thanked Sloane for his care of her and her daughter's health. Arrived at Walcote a week before and travelled better than expected. Had some return of pain, but not for long.

  • More information
  • Medical problem reference
    Scrofula