Letter 0277

J. Lane to Hans Sloane – July 17, 1723


Item info

Date: July 17, 1723
Author: J. Lane
Recipient: Hans Sloane

Library: British Library, London
Manuscript: Sloane MS 4075
Folio: f. 367



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Patient Details

  • Patient info
    Name: Lord Harold
    Gender:
    Age:Anthony Grey, Earl of Harold b. 1695/6, d. 1723 [Burke's Peerage, vol. 1, p. 1065]
  • Description

    Swelling on side of face, chin and throat. High fever. Restless sleep.

  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment
    Previous Treatment:

    In company of Sloane, had bled patient.


    Ongoing Treatment:

    Bled him that morning. Crem. tart. and manna; glyster; emollient cataplasm; blister on shoulders and arm. Considering emollient fomentation. Following method agreed with Sloane.


    Response:
  • More information
  • Medical problem reference
    Fevers, Inflammations