Johann Georg Steigertahl to Hans Sloane – September 30, 1726
Item info
Date: September 30, 1726 Author: Johann Georg Steigertahl Recipient: Hans SloaneLibrary: British Library, London Manuscript: Sloane MS 4048 Folio: ff. 204-205
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Language
French
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Library
British Library, London
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Categories
Medical
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Subjects
House Call
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Date (as written)
September 30, 1726
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Standardised date
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Origin (as written)
Kensington
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Others mentioned
Princess Caroline
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Patients mentioned
Princess Amelia of Great Britain
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Transcription
Johann Georg Steigertahl (1666-1740) was the personal physician to George I of England. He was a member of the Royal Society and secured the purchase of Engelbert Kaempfer’s collection of East Asian curiosities for Sir Hans Sloane in 1723 (http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johann_Georg_Steigerthal).
Patient Details
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Patient info
Name: N/A Princess Amelia of Great Britain
Gender:
Age: -
Description
Steigertahl informs Sloane that Princess Amalie is having distressing attacks: 'facheuses attaques'. Caroline of Ansbach, Princess of Wales, is worried about the Princess and requests that Sloane pay her a visit.
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Diagnosis
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Treatment
Previous Treatment:
The Princess was given an enema.
Ongoing Treatment:Steigertahl solicits Sloane's advice. He is to come by at 11 in the morning to determine how Princess Amalie's attacks might be prevented.
Response:The enema ameliorated her condition, but only for a short while. Her condition worsened at nine in the evening.
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More information
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Medical problem reference
Unspecified Attacks