Letter 2333

Edward Hanchett to Hans Sloane – June 18, 1719


Item info

Date: June 18, 1719
Author: Edward Hanchett
Recipient: Hans Sloane

Library: British Library, London
Manuscript: Sloane MS 4045
Folio: ff. 215-216



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Transcription

Edward Hanchett was a physician, of Royston.




Patient Details

  • Patient info
    Name: Mr. Sloane
    Gender:
    Age:
  • Description

    Mr Sloane's fever has abated, he has not had any convulsions, and manages to walk in his room. He has had 'the Hickup' for two days and sleeps little.

  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment
    Previous Treatment:

    He took some medicines, including 'Aykeen C.[?]' and 'E Metcon [?]'.


    Ongoing Treatment:
    Response:

    No hiccups at night, but has had 'troubling in the hands'.

  • More information
  • Medical problem reference
    Hiccups, Sleep Apnea, Fevers