John Ray to Hans Sloane – November 22, 1699
Item info
Date: November 22, 1699 Author: John Ray Recipient: Hans SloaneLibrary: British Library, London Manuscript: Sloane MS 4037 Folio: ff. 353-354
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Language
English
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Library
British Library, London
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Categories
Collections, Medical, Scholarship
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Subjects
America, Books, Maryland, Plants, Specimens, Straits of Magellan
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Date (as written)
November 22, 1699
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Standardised date
November 22, 1699
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Origin (as written)
Black Notley
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Others mentioned
Mr Smith Tentzelius
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Patients mentioned
John Ray
Original Page
Transcription
Ray is waiting to hear if Sloane received the Maryland plants he returned. He asks if Sloane will lend him plant specimens from the Magellan Straights and let him know his reply to Tentzelius. Ray hopes Sloane has not taken offence at any action or ‘miscarriage of mind’. He blames Mr Smith for the misunderstanding about the books. He is in great pain (described below). Wife sends her humble service.
Patient Details
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Patient info
Name: Mr John Ray
Gender:
Age:71 years old. -
Description
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Diagnosis
Painful, ulcerous leg sores; so painful that Ray cannot work.
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Treatment
Previous Treatment:
Fomentations and purges.
Ongoing Treatment:Ray spends almost entire mornings dressing his sores.
Response:The fomentations and purges have had no effect; Ray would like to know what Sloane thinks of purging with Turbith Mineral, as it was recommended to him.
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More information
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Medical problem reference
Leg sores, Skin ailments, Pain