Letter 3293

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Johann Georg Steigertahl to Hans Sloane – September 30, 1726


Item info

Date: September 30, 1726
Author: Johann Georg Steigertahl
Recipient: Hans Sloane

Library: British Library, London
Manuscript: Sloane MS 4048
Folio: ff. 204-205


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Transcription

Johann Georg Steigertahl (1666-1740) was the personal physician to George I of England. He was a member of the Royal Society and secured the purchase of Engelbert Kaempfer’s collection of East Asian curiosities for Sir Hans Sloane in 1723 (http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johann_Georg_Steigerthal).



Patient Details

  • Patient info
    Name: N/A Princess Amelia of Great Britain
    Gender:
    Age:
  • Description

    Steigertahl informs Sloane that Princess Amalie is having distressing attacks: 'facheuses attaques'. Caroline of Ansbach, Princess of Wales, is worried about the Princess and requests that Sloane pay her a visit.

  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment
    Previous Treatment:

    The Princess was given an enema.


    Ongoing Treatment:

    Steigertahl solicits Sloane's advice. He is to come by at 11 in the morning to determine how Princess Amalie's attacks might be prevented.


    Response:

    The enema ameliorated her condition, but only for a short while. Her condition worsened at nine in the evening.

  • More information
  • Medical problem reference
    Unspecified Attacks