Philip Rose to Hans Sloane – October 17, 1724
Item info
Date: October 17, 1724 Author: Philip Rose Recipient: Hans SloaneLibrary: British Library, London Manuscript: Sloane MS 4047 Folio: ff. 275-276
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Language
English
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Library
British Library, London
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Categories
Medical, Social, Travel
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Subjects
Condolences, Deaths, Religion
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Date (as written)
October 17, 1724
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Standardised date
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Origin (as written)
Bedforbury near Chandos Street
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Others mentioned
Dr Ash General Hamerstein Mrs Sloane
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Patients mentioned
Rose
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Transcription
Rose offers his condolences to Sloane, having just heard of the death of his wife Elizabeth. He hopes that Sloane finds consolation in God. Philip Rose was admitted a Licentiate of the Royal College of Physicians in 1691. In 1728 he was forgiven 12 pounds owed to the College (http://munksroll.rcplondon.ac.uk/Biography/Details/3854).
Patient Details
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Patient info
Name: Mrs. Rose
Gender:
Age: -
Description
Mrs Rose is ill. Her husband thinks the air in Twickenham will be more agreeable. The house they are staying in was recommended by 'Dr Ash afterwards Bishop of Londondery' who said he never felt better than when he stayed at Twickenham. General Hamerstein also recommended the house and had stayed there for two summers. Mrs Rose wants company and suggests any persons 'That are Consumptive, or Asthmatick, and want a Healthy Country air' should visit.
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Diagnosis
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Treatment
Previous Treatment:
Ongoing Treatment:Philip Rose will update Sloane if anything changes. Sloane should send 'the Medicines to Hungerford Market Stairs'.
Response: -
More information
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Medical problem reference
Asthma, Consumptions