Edward Howman to Hans Sloane – February 22, 1724
Item info
Date: February 22, 1724 Author: Edward Howman Recipient: Hans SloaneLibrary: British Library, London Manuscript: Sloane MS 4075 Folio: ff. 266-267
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Language
English
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Library
British Library, London
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Categories
Medical, Travel
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Subjects
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Date (as written)
February 22, 1724
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Standardised date
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Origin (as written)
Norwich
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Others mentioned
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Patients mentioned
Young Lady
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Transcription
Patient Details
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Patient info
Name: N/A Young Lady
Gender:
Age: -
Description
Last week: menstruated for first time since she gave birth. Unsure what effect it would have on her illness.
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Diagnosis
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Treatment
Previous Treatment:
There are several other letters relating to Mrs. Pearse.
Ongoing Treatment:Purged regularly. Taking remedies formerly agreed on (pills and gum. ammon. &c.). Thought about giving her aeth. min. and chalybeates, but hadn't. Persuaded her to take a trip to London to see Sloane.
Response:No major changes in her condition since Sloane's letter of January 7.
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More information
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Medical problem reference
Mouth, Cancer, Unknown, Hydropsy, Menstrual, Childbirth