William Plowden to Hans Sloane – December 18, 1723
Item info
Date: December 18, 1723 Author: William Plowden Recipient: Hans SloaneLibrary: British Library, London Manuscript: Sloane MS 4047 Folio: f. 111
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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
Schools
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Date (as written)
December 18, 1723
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Standardised date
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Origin (as written)
Bitterly
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Others mentioned
John Manley
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Patients mentioned
John Plowden
Original Page
Transcription
Patient Details
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Patient info
Name: N/A John Plowden
Gender:
Age:11 years old. -
Description
The boy was said to have been cured of bedwetting under Sloane's care. Plowden requests a more detailed description of his son's caregivers and Mr Wanly's treatment of him. Mr Wanly, the boy's schoolmaster, simply assured Plowden that all is well, but added that the boy 'had 2 mishaps before 11 att night Nov: 30: & Dec: ye 6th'.
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Diagnosis
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Treatment
Previous Treatment:
Ongoing Treatment:Plowden solicits Sloane's advice, as the boy clearly still has a problem.
Response: -
More information
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Medical problem reference
Bedwetting, Urinary