Letter 2974

William Plowden to Hans Sloane – October 21, 1723


Item info

Date: October 21, 1723
Author: William Plowden
Recipient: Hans Sloane

Library: British Library, London
Manuscript: Sloane MS 4047
Folio: ff. 79-80



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Patient Details

  • Patient info
    Name: N/A John Plowden
    Gender:
    Age:11 years old.
  • Description

    Plowden informs Sloane that Mr Manly, his son's schoolmaster, is complying with Sloane's medical regiment. The boy is receiving due attention and care. Plowden did not want to send his son to London for treatment in the fear he might contract smallpox there. He will, however, do whatever Sloane thinks fit. Since he last reported on his son's illness the boy 'has six times bepissed his bed'.

  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment
    Previous Treatment:

    See Plowden's letters in Sloane MS 4047 for the case history.


    Ongoing Treatment:

    Plowden solicits Sloane's opinion.


    Response:
  • More information
  • Medical problem reference
    Urinary, Bedwetting