Letter 0239

Henry Ireton to Hans Sloane – June 20, 1709


Item info

Date: June 20, 1709
Author: Henry Ireton
Recipient: Hans Sloane

Library: British Library, London
Manuscript: Sloane MS 4075
Folio: f. 307



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Transcription

Wife sent services to Sloane. Also extensive details on how to send to him.




Patient Details

  • Patient info
    Name: N/A Henry Ireton
    Gender:
    Age:
  • Description

    Ill previous winter, with fever.

  • Diagnosis

    Sloane had examined his urine and found it tinged with blood at that point. He diagnosed it as a disorder in his kidneys and asked if Ireton had any pain from stone or gravel, which Ireton did not.

  • Treatment
    Previous Treatment:
    Ongoing Treatment:

    Will self-medicate with pint of warm Bath water at morning, with meals and in afternoon (if Sloane approved).


    Response:
  • More information
  • Medical problem reference
    Urinary, Blood, Stone