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
Nicholas Harris
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Transcription
Patient Details
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Patient info
Name: N/A Nicholas Harris
Gender:
Age: -
Description
Ann is the eldest daughter of Thomas Townsend. She is having trouble with her eyes, particularly the eyelids. She can read out of one eye, but cannot see pictures with the other. Her eyes are 'running'.
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Diagnosis
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Treatment
Previous Treatment:
Shoulders blistered; neck blistered; bled. They were unable to procure leaches for her treatment. She has taken an electuary for three weeks. Townsend thanks Sloane for the bottle he gave him.
Ongoing Treatment:Sloane's advice is solicited.
Response: -
More information
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Medical problem reference
Eyes, Eyes, Swelling