Thomas Townsend to Hans Sloane – August 14, 1723
Item info
Date: August 14, 1723 Author: Thomas Townsend Recipient: Hans SloaneLibrary: British Library, London Manuscript: Sloane MS 4047 Folio: f. 33
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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
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Date (as written)
August 14, 1723
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Standardised date
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Origin (as written)
Exon
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Others mentioned
Mr Zech. Allens
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Patients mentioned
Ann Townsend
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Transcription
Townsend’s daughter Ann is supposed to visit Sloane in London for a medical consultation. He is having trouble parting with her, however, and she will be ’14 days longer’. Townsend would prefer that Sloane’s treatment be applied in Exeter so as to avoid travel altogether.
Patient Details
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Patient info
Name: N/A Ann Townsend
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Age: -
Description
Ann is having issues with her vision. Townsend hopes Sloane will bring about 'a perfect cure'.
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Diagnosis
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Treatment
Previous Treatment:
Ongoing Treatment:
Response: -
More information
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Medical problem reference
Eyes