Letter 0050

Robert Holdsworth to Hans Sloane – December 17, 1722


Item info

Date: December 17, 1722
Author: Robert Holdsworth
Recipient: Hans Sloane

Library: British Library, London
Manuscript: Sloane MS 4075
Folio: f. 252



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Patient Details

  • Patient info
    Name: Mrs. Holdsworth
    Gender:
    Age:
  • Description

    "Grievous and tormenting pain", which had lasted more than two years (though only recently constant). Pain when in bed or when urinating.

  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment
    Previous Treatment:

    Was treated by Sloane previously for colic and cured.


    Ongoing Treatment:

    This is the first letter of her case (ff. 246-256).


    Response:
  • More information
  • Medical problem reference
    Colics, Genitals, Pain, Stone, Urinary