Letter 2761

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D. Cumming to Hans Sloane – May 30, 1699


Item info

Date: May 30, 1699
Author: D. Cumming
Recipient: Hans Sloane

Library: British Library, London
Manuscript: Sloane MS 4037
Folio: ff. 279-280


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Transcription

Cumming thanks Sloane for the letter he sent.



Patient Details

  • Patient info
    Name: N/A D. Cumming
    Gender:
    Age:
  • Description

    He had a general distemper and blisters, resulting in pain.

  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment
    Previous Treatment:

    The blisters were 'cuppd & modesatly scarrifyd' on his 'shoulders & left arm. He took come 'cephalicks' too.


    Ongoing Treatment:

    Cumming changed gave up 'fermented liquors for 3 or 4 years' though he admitted to 'a dyet of Asses milk'.


    Response:

    Cumming desires Sloane's opinion on the matter.

  • More information
  • Medical problem reference
    Pain, Blisters