Letter 2868

Richard Darnelly to Hans Sloane – September 18, 1722


Item info

Date: September 18, 1722
Author: Richard Darnelly
Recipient: Hans Sloane

Library: British Library, London
Manuscript: Sloane MS 4046
Folio: ff. 291-292



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Transcription

Richard Darnelly (d. 1733) was a physician and Member of the Royal College of Physicians, serving as a Censor in 1709 (http://munksroll.rcplondon.ac.uk/Biography/Details/1146).




Patient Details

  • Patient info
    Name: Sir George
    Gender:
    Age:
  • Description

    The patient has regained strength in his legs and arms, though he is still prone to fainting. He is 'very sore with his blisters, wch discharge very much', suffers infrequent 'heats' in bed, has a bowel movement every morning, and finds it difficult to swallow.

  • Diagnosis

    Darnelly solicits Sloane's opinion.

  • Treatment
    Previous Treatment:
    Ongoing Treatment:
    Response:
  • More information
  • Medical problem reference
    Fainting, Blisters, Inflammations