Letter 0069

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Christopher Jeffries to Hans Sloane – April 7, 1722


Item info

Date: April 7, 1722
Author: Christopher Jeffries
Recipient: Hans Sloane

Library: British Library, London
Manuscript: Sloane MS 4075
Folio: f. 294


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Patient Details

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

    Patient feared dying.

  • Diagnosis

    Sloane prescribed Bath waters and peruvian bark.

  • Treatment
    Previous Treatment:

    See ff. 286-297 for the whole case. This is the third letter.


    Ongoing Treatment:

    Bleeding and vomits (warm water and rhubarb).


    Response:

    Still had usual symptoms, especially in the morning.

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