John Gyles to Hans Sloane – February 10, 1728/29
Item info
Date: February 10, 1728/29 Author: John Gyles Recipient: Hans SloaneLibrary: British Library, London Manuscript: Sloane MS 4050 Folio: ff. 59-60
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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
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Date (as written)
February 10, 1728/29
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Standardised date
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Origin (as written)
Shrewsbury
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Others mentioned
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Patients mentioned
John Gyles
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Transcription
Gyles treated several patients with fevers last year. He discusses how he treated them, detailing the composition of the concoction he administered. John Gyles was a physician.
Patient Details
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Patient info
Name: N/A John Gyles
Gender:
Age: -
Description
Gyles has a cold.
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Diagnosis
Cold.
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Treatment
Previous Treatment:
A 'Lady' told him to take 'Butter-Bur' with a drink made of milk and water every four hours.
Ongoing Treatment:
Response:The milk and water drink worked.
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More information
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Medical problem reference
Colds