Letter 0008

John Conyers, 3rd Baronet to Hans Sloane – August 17, 1701


Item info

Date: August 17, 1701
Author: John Conyers, 3rd Baronet
Recipient: Hans Sloane

Library: British Library, London
Manuscript: Sloane MS 4075
Folio: ff. 27-28



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Transcription

Sir John Conyers, 3rd Baronet (1649-1719) was the son of Sir Christopher Conyers, 2nd Baronet and Elizabeth Langhorne. His son was named Sir Baldwin Conyers, 4th Baronet (1681-1731) (http://www.thepeerage.com/p63863.htm#i638627).




Patient Details

  • Patient info
    Name: Mrs. Conyers
    Gender:
    Age:Childbearing age.
  • Description
  • Diagnosis

    Conyers notes that her leg began to swell after a difficult childbirth which occurred nine days ago but it has no heat or inflammation though it so painful it cannot bear her weight. The child died a few hours after birth. She also had pain in the head and teeth.

  • Treatment
    Previous Treatment:

    She was taking various powders and purges for a previous illness. Mrs. Conyers took a previously prescribed purge made by a local apothecary.


    Ongoing Treatment:

    Purges as a preventative measure.


    Response:
  • More information
  • Medical problem reference
    Childbirth, Childhood Diseases, Head, Headache, Inflammations, Pain, Teeth, Leg