Letter 0020

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John Evelyn to Hans Sloane – ca. 1702


Item info

Date: ca. 1702
Author: John Evelyn
Recipient: Hans Sloane

Library: British Library, London
Manuscript: Sloane MS 4075
Folio: f. 91


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Transcription

John Evelyn was a diarist and writer who demonstrated a remarkable knowledge of horticulture. He was one of the founding members of the Royal Society (Douglas D. C. Chambers, Evelyn, John (16201706), Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press, 2004; online edn, Jan 2008 [http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/8996, accessed 9 July 2013]).



Patient Details

  • Patient info
    Name: N/A Mary Evelyn
    Gender:
    Age:
  • Description

    had productive cough for months. Lately accompanied with fever and signs of pleurisy.

  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment
    Previous Treatment:

    "advised to take fresh air at Greenwich". Dr. Creole bled her.


    Ongoing Treatment:

    Asked Sloane to visit her and would provide a ride.


    Response:

    Greenwich treatment provided temporary relief. Symptoms changing.

  • More information
  • Medical problem reference
    Lungs, Coughs, Fevers