Bezaleel Sherman to Hans Sloane – September 4, 1708
Item info
Date: September 4, 1708 Author: Bezaleel Sherman Recipient: Hans SloaneLibrary: British Library, London Manuscript: Sloane MS 4041 Folio: ff. 198-199
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Language
English
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Library
British Library, London
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Categories
Collections, Curiosity Reports, Medical, Scientific, Social
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Subjects
Bones, Calf Fetus, Specimens, Surgery
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Date (as written)
September 4, 1708
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Standardised date
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Origin (as written)
Keldon near William in Essex
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Others mentioned
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Patients mentioned
Unnamed
Original Page
Transcription
Sherman sends calf bones. They were found in the mother’s uterus after the calf died. ‘Mr Ja: Fox of Toulson Knights sends his service’ to Sloane. Bezaleel Sherman was a surgeon.
Patient Details
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Patient info
Name: N/A Unnamed
Gender:
Age:Seventeen. -
Description
Patient's thigh had a compound fracture.
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Diagnosis
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Treatment
Previous Treatment:
Sherman had to take out two inches of femur.
Ongoing Treatment:
Response:Six months later Sherman was surprised to find that the leg is not a quarter of an inch shorter than the intact one. The patient is strong and has no limp.
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More information
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Medical problem reference
Injuries (includes wounds, sores, bruises), Fracture