John Conyers, 3rd Baronet to Hans Sloane – August 17, 1701
Item info
Date: August 17, 1701 Author: John Conyers, 3rd Baronet Recipient: Hans SloaneLibrary: British Library, London Manuscript: Sloane MS 4075 Folio: ff. 27-28
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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)
August 17, 1701
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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
Conyers
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Transcription
Sir John Conyers, 3rd Baronet (1649-1719) was the son of Sir Christopher Conyers, 2nd Baronet and Elizabeth Langhorne. His son was named Sir Baldwin Conyers, 4th Baronet (1681-1731) (http://www.thepeerage.com/p63863.htm#i638627).
Patient Details
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Patient info
Name: Mrs. Conyers
Gender:
Age:Childbearing age. -
Description
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Diagnosis
Conyers notes that her leg began to swell after a difficult childbirth which occurred nine days ago but it has no heat or inflammation though it so painful it cannot bear her weight. The child died a few hours after birth. She also had pain in the head and teeth.
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Treatment
Previous Treatment:
She was taking various powders and purges for a previous illness. Mrs. Conyers took a previously prescribed purge made by a local apothecary.
Ongoing Treatment:Purges as a preventative measure.
Response: -
More information
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Medical problem reference
Childbirth, Childhood Diseases, Head, Headache, Inflammations, Pain, Teeth, Leg