Letter 2493

S. Cromwell to Hans Sloane – August 29, 1721


Item info

Date: August 29, 1721
Author: S. Cromwell
Recipient: Hans Sloane

Library: British Library, London
Manuscript: Sloane MS 4046
Folio: f. 127



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Patient Details

  • Patient info
    Name: N/A Unnamed
    Gender:
    Age:
  • Description

    Patient suffers from 'Listlessness'. His urine has been examined multiple times. It is of an 'Amber Colour' and salty.

  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment
    Previous Treatment:

    Patient has taken 'Arabacke Fragarant [...] Elke pouders [...] draught of Binstow Water [...] Broths [...] Rice [...] of Oatmeal [...] malt Water [...] some times taken of Cephalicke Electuary'.


    Ongoing Treatment:

    Cromwell solicits Sloane's advice.


    Response:
  • More information
  • Medical problem reference
    Listlessness