Letter 0068

Christopher Jeffries to Hans Sloane – September 27, 1722


Item info

Date: September 27, 1722
Author: Christopher Jeffries
Recipient: Hans Sloane

Library: British Library, London
Manuscript: Sloane MS 4075
Folio: f. 292



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Patient Details

  • Patient info
    Name: Mrs. Rider
    Gender:
    Age:
  • Description
  • Diagnosis

    Sloane prescribed cephalic and carminative remedies.

  • Treatment
    Previous Treatment:

    See ff. 286-297 for the complete case. This is the fourth letter.


    Ongoing Treatment:
    Response:

    She still had symptoms, especially flatulence, and vomited a dark phlegm. Two or three stools daily.

  • More information
  • Medical problem reference
    Emotions, Hysteria, Pain, Stomach