Catherine Tufton (nee Cavendish), Lady Thanet to Hans Sloane – June 26, 1704
Item info
Date: June 26, 1704 Author: Catherine Tufton (nee Cavendish), Lady Thanet Recipient: Hans SloaneLibrary: British Library, London Manuscript: Sloane MS 4039 Folio: ff. 324-325
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Language
English
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Library
British Library, London
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Categories
Medical
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Subjects
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Date (as written)
June 26, 1704
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Standardised date
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Origin (as written)
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Others mentioned
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Patients mentioned
Tufton (Daughter of Catherine Tufton, Lady Thanet)
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Lady Catherine Cavendish (1665-1712) was the daughter of Henry Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Frances Pierrepont. She married Thomas Tufton, 6th Earl of Thanet in 1684, becoming Lady Thanet (Mosley, Charles, editor. Burke’s Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, Volume 1 (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke’s Peerage Genealogical Books Ltd, 2003), page 1065).
Patient Details
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Patient info
Name: Miss. Tufton (Daughter of Catherine Tufton, Lady Thanet)
Gender:
Age: -
Description
Lady Thanet's daughter can keep her food down. She remains strong and has an appetite. Between fits of coughing, she seems fine.
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Diagnosis
'Chin cough'; whooping cough; fever; losing breath; violent straining.
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Treatment
Previous Treatment:
She was bled; Lady Thanet has given her things 'that I thought appropriate'.
Ongoing Treatment:
Response:Nothing has helped so far.
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More information
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Medical problem reference
Coughs, Breathing, Fevers