Letter 3702

Thomas Townsend to Hans Sloane – January 7, 1729/30


Item info

Date: January 7, 1729/30
Author: Thomas Townsend
Recipient: Hans Sloane

Library: British Library, London
Manuscript: Sloane MS 4050
Folio: f. 260



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Patient Details

  • Patient info
    Name: N/A Ann Townsend
    Gender:
    Age:
  • Description

    Townshend will be returning to Exeter after seeing Sloane in London.

  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment
    Previous Treatment:

    He took Sloane's 'purging dose'.


    Ongoing Treatment:
    Response:

    Townsend thinks Sloane's treatment helped. The swelling abated in general, but his ankles are still swelling each night. He is thirsty, but has a healthy appetite. Townshend drinks 'chiefly of Rhenish Wine' each day.

  • More information
  • Medical problem reference
    Eyes, Eyes, Swelling