Letter 0260

Jemima Grey, Duchess of Kent to Hans Sloane – June 16, [n.d.]


Item info

Date: June 16, [n.d.]
Author: Jemima Grey, Duchess of Kent
Recipient: Hans Sloane

Library: British Library, London
Manuscript: Sloane MS 4075
Folio: ff. 340-341



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Patient Details

  • Patient info
    Name: N/A Jemima Grey, Duchess of Kent
    Gender:
    Age:1st wife of Henry, Duke of Kent
  • Description

    Great heat especially in hands and feet, which was "uneasy" to her. Her tongue was also getting worse.

  • Diagnosis

    Sloane's notes: enem.emolliens.adstr.laud.aq.diascod.pro.ve nala.

  • Treatment
    Previous Treatment:
    Ongoing Treatment:

    Taking bark as Sloane ordered, as well as drinking asses milk. Drinking little or no wine.


    Response:

    Free from "that complaint which I made to you" since Mr Graham waited on Sloane. But other problems still bad. Despite remedies, weak and little appetite. Wanted to know more about a diet drink.

  • More information
  • Medical problem reference
    Mouth, Skin ailments, Inflammations