Elizabeth Southwell, Lady Cromwell to Hans Sloane – September 9, 1708
Item info
Date: September 9, 1708 Author: Elizabeth Southwell, Lady Cromwell Recipient: Hans SloaneLibrary: British Library, London Manuscript: Sloane MS 4041 Folio: ff. 200-201
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Language
English
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Library
British Library, London
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Categories
Medical
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Subjects
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Date (as written)
September 9, 1708
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Standardised date
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Origin (as written)
Dublin
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Others mentioned
Dr Patrick Dunn
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Patients mentioned
Tommy Southwell
Original Page
Transcription
Elizabeth Southwell, Lady Cromwell was the first wife of the Rt Hon Edward Southwell.
Patient Details
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Patient info
Name: N/A Tommy Southwell
Gender:
Age: -
Description
Since she has been in London with her husband to see their sick son she has been ill; ailment has lasted a fortnight. She has a violent cough and sore throat.
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Diagnosis
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Treatment
Previous Treatment:
Patrick Dunn had visited her twice a day and prescribed a number of remedies, including eating figs. She has been bled twice, eaten little, and vomited.
Ongoing Treatment:
Response:She did not respond to Dr Dunn's remedies so she was prescribed 'diacodium'. She asks for Sloane's advice and promises not to tell Dr Dunn she consulted another physician.
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More information
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Medical problem reference
Throat, Colds, Coughs, Unknown