Letter 0040

Thomas Graham to Hans Sloane – September 30, 1718


Item info

Date: September 30, 1718
Author: Thomas Graham
Recipient: Hans Sloane

Library: British Library, London
Manuscript: Sloane MS 4075
Folio: f. 177



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Patient Details

  • Patient info
    Name: N/A Henrietta Pelham-Holles, Duchess of Newcastle
    Gender:
    Age:No more than twenty-one.
  • Description
  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment
    Previous Treatment:

    Blisters; unknown treatment by Sloane. Graham updated Sloane. The Duchess slept well after Sloane left but complained of the blisters on her mouth.


    Ongoing Treatment:

    The Duchess was taking an unnamed draught in the evening.


    Response:

    Patient was sleeping well.

  • More information
  • Medical problem reference
    Mouth, Head, Pain