S. H. to Hans Sloane – June 12, 1725
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Date: June 12, 1725 Author: S. H. Recipient: Hans SloaneLibrary: British Library, London Manuscript: Sloane MS 4047 Folio: ff. 3-4
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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
Eton College, Inoculation, Smallpox
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Date (as written)
June 12, 1725
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Origin (as written)
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Others mentioned
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Patients mentioned
Unnamed
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Transcription
S.H.’s son is at Eton College. He wants to have the boy inoculated, but has some concerns.
Patient Details
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Patient info
Name: N/A Unnamed
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Description
S.H. is concerned that the boy's humors are off, describing him as having a 'Dry Leprosie'. He wants to know if 'such a Person does not Run Greater Hasard' than someone with no humoral imbalance when it comes to smallpox inoculation.
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More information
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Medical problem reference
Humors