Thomas Townsend to Hans Sloane – January 7, 1729/30
Item info
Date: January 7, 1729/30 Author: Thomas Townsend Recipient: Hans SloaneLibrary: British Library, London Manuscript: Sloane MS 4050 Folio: f. 260
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Language
English
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Library
British Library, London
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Categories
Medical, Travel
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Subjects
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Date (as written)
January 7, 1729/30
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Standardised date
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Origin (as written)
Exon
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Others mentioned
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Patients mentioned
Ann Townsend
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Transcription
Patient Details
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Patient info
Name: N/A Ann Townsend
Gender:
Age: -
Description
Townshend will be returning to Exeter after seeing Sloane in London.
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Diagnosis
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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.
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More information
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Medical problem reference
Eyes, Eyes, Swelling