Johann Georg Steigertahl to Hans Sloane – August 25, 1719
Item info
Date: August 25, 1719 Author: Johann Georg Steigertahl Recipient: Hans SloaneLibrary: British Library, London Manuscript: Sloane MS 4045 Folio: ff. 231-232
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Language
French
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Library
British Library, London
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Categories
Medical, Royal Society, Scientific, Social
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Subjects
Experiments, Mercury, Post
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Date (as written)
August 25, 1719
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Standardised date
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Origin (as written)
Hannover
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Others mentioned
Mr Fager Mrs Sloane
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Patients mentioned
Ernest Augustus, Duke of York and Albany
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Transcription
Fager told Steigertahl that Sloane sent a package to Hamburg. He comments on the use of mercury: ‘L’observation cy jointe sur l’expansion su mercure est fort curieuse, si elle reussit toujours’. He sends his regards to the Royal Society, Sloane’s wife, and his daughter. Johann Georg Steigertahl (1666-1740) was the personal physician to George I of England. He was a member of the Royal Society and secured the purchase of Engelbert Kaempfer’s collection of East Asian curiosities for Sir Hans Sloane in 1723 (http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johann_Georg_Steigerthal).
Patient Details
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Patient info
Name: N/A Ernest Augustus, Duke of York and Albany
Gender:
Age: -
Description
His Majesty was suffering from diarrhea.
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Diagnosis
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Treatment
Previous Treatment:
Ongoing Treatment:
Response:He is recovered.
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More information
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Medical problem reference
Diarrhea, Stomach