Elizabeth Isted to Hans Sloane – June 4, 1722
Item info
Date: June 4, 1722 Author: Elizabeth Isted Recipient: Hans SloaneLibrary: British Library, London Manuscript: Sloane MS 4075 Folio: ff. 338-339
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Language
English
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Library
British Library, London
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Categories
Medical
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Subjects
Sloane's Family
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Date (as written)
June 4, 1722
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Standardised date
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Origin (as written)
Ecton, co. Northants.
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Others mentioned
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Patients mentioned
Elizabeth Isted
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Transcription
Patient Details
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Patient info
Name: N/A Elizabeth Isted
Gender:
Age: -
Description
She describes herself as having a humor in her left cheek after a fever two years past.
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Diagnosis
She self diagnoses herself as suffering from St. Anthony's Fire.
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Treatment
Previous Treatment:
Ongoing Treatment:She is anointing her face with the "Pomatum" her grandmother (Sloane's wife) sent her as well as cream of Tansy and the waters that Sloane ordered.
Response:She is feeling no better and wants Sloane's advice as what to do next.
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More information
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Medical problem reference
Eyes, Skin ailments, Flushing