D. Cumming to Hans Sloane – May 30, 1699
Item info
Date: May 30, 1699 Author: D. Cumming Recipient: Hans SloaneLibrary: British Library, London Manuscript: Sloane MS 4037 Folio: ff. 279-280
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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)
May 30, 1699
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Standardised date
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Origin (as written)
Dublin
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Others mentioned
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Patients mentioned
D. Cumming
Original Page
Transcription
Cumming thanks Sloane for the letter he sent.
Patient Details
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Patient info
Name: N/A D. Cumming
Gender:
Age: -
Description
He had a general distemper and blisters, resulting in pain.
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Diagnosis
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Treatment
Previous Treatment:
The blisters were 'cuppd & modesatly scarrifyd' on his 'shoulders & left arm. He took come 'cephalicks' too.
Ongoing Treatment:Cumming changed gave up 'fermented liquors for 3 or 4 years' though he admitted to 'a dyet of Asses milk'.
Response:Cumming desires Sloane's opinion on the matter.
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More information
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Medical problem reference
Pain, Blisters