Charles Maitland to Hans Sloane – August 8, 1721
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Date: August 8, 1721 Author: Charles Maitland Recipient: Hans SloaneLibrary: British Library, London Manuscript: Sloane MS 4076 Folio: f. 96
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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
Inoculations, Newgate Prison, Smallpox
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Date (as written)
August 8, 1721
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Origin (as written)
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Others mentioned
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Patients mentioned
Newgate Prisoners
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Fol. 96 Honoured Sir This comes to give you notice that the operation of inoculating the smallpox on the prisoners in Newgate is to be performed tomorrow morning about nyne o’clock, At which time your presence there will be very acceptable to Honoured Sir Yours most obedient humble servant Cha: Maitland
Charles Maitland (1668-1748) was a Scottish surgeon who, with Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, introduced smallpox inoculation to England. His first demonstration was to the Royal College of Physician in 1721. Then in 1722 an experiment was carried out on six prisoners at Newgate Prison under the direction of Sir Hans Sloane (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Maitland_(physician).
Patient Details
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Patient info
Name: N/A Newgate Prisoners
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Treatment
Previous Treatment:
Ongoing Treatment:Inoculation against smallpox.
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Medical problem reference
Smallpox