John Balles to Hans Sloane – August 26, 1702
Item info
Date: August 26, 1702 Author: John Balles Recipient: Hans SloaneLibrary: British Library, London Manuscript: Sloane MS 4075 Folio: f. 241
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Language
English
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Library
British Library, London
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Categories
Medical, Social
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Subjects
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Date (as written)
August 26, 1702
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Standardised date
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Origin (as written)
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Others mentioned
Catherine Hamilton Mrs Swan
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Patients mentioned
John Balles
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Transcription
He is the self proclaimed Duke of Oakham and Alencon, protector of James III. At the end of the letter he noted that he hoped to see Sloane and other friends.
Patient Details
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Patient info
Name: N/A John Balles
Gender:
Age: -
Description
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Diagnosis
Pain in his back.
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Treatment
Previous Treatment:
Saw Sloane in London. Taken box of pills for pain in his back.
Ongoing Treatment:He wants to know if the salve is still good after so long. Received letter from apothecary along with the water, but had not answered it yet.
Response:Feeling well. Had box of pills, salve and bottle of water left.
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More information
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Medical problem reference
Back, Pain