Robert South to Hans Sloane – May 31, 1712
Item info
Date: May 31, 1712 Author: Robert South Recipient: Hans SloaneLibrary: British Library, London Manuscript: Sloane MS 4043 Folio: ff. 48-49
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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)
May 31, 1712
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Standardised date
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Origin (as written)
Westm'r
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Others mentioned
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Patients mentioned
Robert South
Original Page
Transcription
South was a prominent clergyman and theologian. The political and religious tumult that took place during his lifetime gave him an ample supply of issues to take up in the public arena (Burke Griggs, South, Robert (16341716), Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press, 2004 [http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/26048, accessed 14 June 2011]).
Patient Details
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Patient info
Name: N/A Robert South
Gender:
Age: -
Description
South has 'a continuall flow of Rhoum or Water at mouth, but especially in the night-time.'
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Diagnosis
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Treatment
Previous Treatment:
South went on a carriage ride and it started to rain. He was told this is supposed to be therapeutic.
Ongoing Treatment:
Response:South complains that he felt better before he went on the carriage ride.
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More information
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Medical problem reference
Mouth