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Robert Balle to Hans Sloane – July 11, 1721
Item info
Date: July 11, 1721
Author: Robert Balle
Recipient: Hans Sloane
Library: British Library, London
Manuscript: Sloane MS 4046
Folio: ff. 100-101
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Language
English
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Library
British Library, London
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Categories
Collections, Library, Material Culture, Royal Society, Social, Travel
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Subjects
Antiquities, Fellowship, Gardens, Inscriptions, Italy, Lost Gospel, Manuscripts, Statuary, Tuscan Language
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Date (as written)
July 11, 1721
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Standardised date
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Origin (as written)
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Others mentioned
Padre Tossi Sebastiano Bianoli Dr Antonio L. Dr Sherard Sir Isaac Newton Signor Bianchi Lord Pembroke Sir Andrew Fountaine Thomas Hewitt
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Patients mentioned
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Balle met several learned men in Florence. He toured ‘the Garden of samples’ with Padre Tossi. Dr Antonio L. wants to become a Fellow of the Royal Society. Sebastiano Bianoli desires more contacts in England. He is already communicating with Sir Andrew Fountaine and Lord Pembroke. Balle is having trouble with his sight. The Grand Duke has a ‘noble collection’, but wants pictures of the great men of England including Lord Bacon and Sir Isaac Newton. Signor Bianchi is going to print some ‘antient Tuscan inscriptions’, which feature the ‘remanes of th’ antient Tuscan Languague’. Balle is touring Lombardy with Dr Salinis, a man who discovered a ‘Library of Manuscripts, wholy forgotten for about 300 years, among which is a New Testament of St. Isadore in Greek’. Mr Boleman purchased ‘a Grecian statue of Mercury’. Balle asks that Sloane offer his service to Sir Thomas Hewitt.
Robert Balle (d. 1733) was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1708 and served on its Council in 1710 and between 1712 and 1720 (https://collections.royalsociety.org/DServe.exe?dsqIni=Dserve.ini&dsqApp=Archive&dsqCmd=Show.tcl&dsqDb=Persons&dsqPos=1&dsqSearch=%28Surname%3D%27balle%27%29).
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Edward Watson, Viscount Sondes to Hans Sloane – September 21, 1720
Item info
Date: September 21, 1720
Author: Edward Watson, Viscount Sondes
Recipient: Hans Sloane
Library: British Library, London
Manuscript: Sloane MS 4046
Folio: ff. 21-22
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Edward Watson, Viscount Sondes (d. 1722) was the son of Lewis Watson 1st Earl of Rockingham. He married Lady Katherine Tufton in 1708/9. Watson was Viscount Sondes from 1714 to his death in 1722 (G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume III, page 298)
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Thomas Isted to Hans Sloane – May 21, 1721
Item info
Date: May 21, 1721
Author: Thomas Isted
Recipient: Hans Sloane
Library: British Library, London
Manuscript: Sloane MS 4046
Folio: ff. 82-83
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Isted thanks Sloane for treating Mr Rushworth and his other patients. He hopes they make it to Bath safely. Isted’s mother is to receive a ‘Pot of Pomatum’. She is ‘much better’. Some of Isted’s Jamaican lands, ‘called Hypperley’, have been sold. He shipped ‘sugar from [his] Plantation on board the Jenny [by] Capt: Robert Pitt Commander’.
Thomas Isted (1677-1731) was a barrister. He married Anne Rose, the daughter of Elizabeth Sloane and step-daughter of Sir Hans Sloane (https://collections.royalsociety.org/DServe.exe?dsqIni=Dserve.ini&dsqApp=Archive&dsqCmd=Show.tcl&dsqDb=Persons&dsqPos=1&dsqSearch=%28Surname%3D%27isted%27%29).
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Thomas Tufton, 6th Earl of Thanet to Hans Sloane – February 25, 1720/21
Item info
Date: February 25, 1720/21
Author: Thomas Tufton, 6th Earl of Thanet
Recipient: Hans Sloane
Library: British Library, London
Manuscript: Sloane MS 4046
Folio: ff. 68-69
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Transcription
Thomas Tufton (1644-1729), 6th Earl of Thanet, was a nobleman and politician. He served as Captain of the Troop of Horse, Member of Parliament for Appelby from 1668 to 1679, and was eventually invested as a Privy Councillor in 1702. He was Lord-Lieutenant of Cumberland from 1712 to 1714 (G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, ‘The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant’, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume III, page 297).
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Thomas Tufton, 6th Earl of Thanet to Hans Sloane – September 5, 1719
Item info
Date: September 5, 1719
Author: Thomas Tufton, 6th Earl of Thanet
Recipient: Hans Sloane
Library: British Library, London
Manuscript: Sloane MS 4045
Folio: ff. 236-237
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Tufton informs Sloane that his daughter and Mr Coke are to be in London on Tuesday. Sloane is to see her and advise whether she should stay in London or return home.
Thomas Tufton (1644-1729), 6th Earl of Thanet, was a nobleman and politician. He served as Captain of the Troop of Horse, Member of Parliament for Appelby from 1668 to 1679, and was eventually invested as a Privy Councillor in 1702. He was Lord-Lieutenant of Cumberland from 1712 to 1714 (G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, ‘The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant’, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume III, page 297).
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Thomas Tufton, 6th Earl of Thanet to Hans Sloane – January 25, 1720/21
Item info
Date: January 25, 1720/21
Author: Thomas Tufton, 6th Earl of Thanet
Recipient: Hans Sloane
Library: British Library, London
Manuscript: Sloane MS 4046
Folio: ff. 62-63
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Transcription
Thomas Tufton (1644-1729), 6th Earl of Thanet, was a nobleman and politician. He served as Captain of the Troop of Horse, Member of Parliament for Appelby from 1668 to 1679, and was eventually invested as a Privy Councillor in 1702. He was Lord-Lieutenant of Cumberland from 1712 to 1714 (G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, ‘The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant’, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume III, page 297).
Patient Details
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Patient info
Name: N/A Thomas Tufton, 6th Earl of Thanet
Gender:
Age:
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Description
Tufton has a case of gout in his 'great Toe' and 'gripings in his Stomach'. Treatment gave him a 'looseness [and] a weakness of Stomach'. He is unable to 'take up. [the] sort of physick as formerly'. His 'gripings' last '2 or 3 hours after meals' and upset his stomach and bowels. His condition has improved.
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Diagnosis
Tufton awaits Sloane's advice.
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Treatment
Previous Treatment: '[He] took for 10. Nights of Goa Stone and Galcoign powdr'. He took 'Goa Stone and as much at Raleigh's Cordial' at night and in the morning as Sloane directed. He has been drinking double the amount of wine, mixed with water, but it is ineffective. Tufton has also been taking the 'sach'.
Ongoing Treatment: Sloane's prescription on fol. 62 reads: 'Enem aditr. aq. Spadau. deascord. thab.[?]' Tufton wants to know how much longer he has to take his 'Cordials'. He does not want to be purged or blistered.
Response: The 'Goas Stone and Galcoign powdr' caused 'pain into the side [...] and shoulder [and] again into the stomach'.
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More information
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Medical problem reference
Gout, Pain, Stomach, Bowels
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Thomas Tufton, 6th Earl of Thanet to Hans Sloane – February 25, 1720/21
Item info
Date: February 25, 1720/21
Author: Thomas Tufton, 6th Earl of Thanet
Recipient: Hans Sloane
Library: British Library, London
Manuscript: Sloane MS 4046
Folio: ff. 68-69
Original Page
Transcription
Thomas Tufton (1644-1729), 6th Earl of Thanet, was a nobleman and politician. He served as Captain of the Troop of Horse, Member of Parliament for Appelby from 1668 to 1679, and was eventually invested as a Privy Councillor in 1702. He was Lord-Lieutenant of Cumberland from 1712 to 1714 (G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, ‘The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant’, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume III, page 297).
Patient Details
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Patient info
Name: Lady Isabella Tufton
Gender:
Age:
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Description
The young woman has been 'disturbed about 3 months, she is not madd enough for Bedlam but will not be well without medicine'. She was 'found in a wood almost starved'.
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Diagnosis
Tufton asks Sloane what he should do.
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Treatment
Previous Treatment: A friend of the woman gave her some medicine.
Ongoing Treatment:
Response:
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More information
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Medical problem reference
Smallpox, Mental Illness, Pain, Gout, Stomach, Digestion
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Thomas Tufton, 6th Earl of Thanet to Hans Sloane – February 25, 1720/21
Item info
Date: February 25, 1720/21
Author: Thomas Tufton, 6th Earl of Thanet
Recipient: Hans Sloane
Library: British Library, London
Manuscript: Sloane MS 4046
Folio: ff. 68-69
Original Page
Transcription
Thomas Tufton (1644-1729), 6th Earl of Thanet, was a nobleman and politician. He served as Captain of the Troop of Horse, Member of Parliament for Appelby from 1668 to 1679, and was eventually invested as a Privy Councillor in 1702. He was Lord-Lieutenant of Cumberland from 1712 to 1714 (G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, ‘The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant’, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume III, page 297).
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Thomas Tufton, 6th Earl of Thanet to Hans Sloane – February 25, 1720/21
Item info
Date: February 25, 1720/21
Author: Thomas Tufton, 6th Earl of Thanet
Recipient: Hans Sloane
Library: British Library, London
Manuscript: Sloane MS 4046
Folio: ff. 68-69
Original Page
Transcription
Thomas Tufton (1644-1729), 6th Earl of Thanet, was a nobleman and politician. He served as Captain of the Troop of Horse, Member of Parliament for Appelby from 1668 to 1679, and was eventually invested as a Privy Councillor in 1702. He was Lord-Lieutenant of Cumberland from 1712 to 1714 (G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, ‘The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant’, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume III, page 297).
Patient Details
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Patient info
Name: N/A Young Maid
Gender:
Age:
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Description
The young woman has been 'disturbed about 3 months, she is not madd enough for Bedlam but will not be well without medicine'. She was 'found in a wood almost starved'.
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Diagnosis
Tufton asks Sloane what he should do.
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Treatment
Previous Treatment: A friend of the woman gave her some medicine.
Ongoing Treatment:
Response:
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More information
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Medical problem reference
Smallpox, Mental Illness, Pain, Gout, Stomach, Digestion
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Thomas Tufton, 6th Earl of Thanet to Hans Sloane – February 25, 1720/21
Item info
Date: February 25, 1720/21
Author: Thomas Tufton, 6th Earl of Thanet
Recipient: Hans Sloane
Library: British Library, London
Manuscript: Sloane MS 4046
Folio: ff. 68-69
Original Page
Transcription
Thomas Tufton (1644-1729), 6th Earl of Thanet, was a nobleman and politician. He served as Captain of the Troop of Horse, Member of Parliament for Appelby from 1668 to 1679, and was eventually invested as a Privy Councillor in 1702. He was Lord-Lieutenant of Cumberland from 1712 to 1714 (G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, ‘The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant’, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume III, page 297).
Patient Details
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Patient info
Name: N/A Thomas Tufton, 6th Earl of Thanet
Gender:
Age:
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Description
The young woman has been 'disturbed about 3 months, she is not madd enough for Bedlam but will not be well without medicine'. She was 'found in a wood almost starved'.
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Diagnosis
Tufton asks Sloane what he should do.
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Treatment
Previous Treatment: A friend of the woman gave her some medicine.
Ongoing Treatment:
Response:
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More information
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Medical problem reference
Smallpox, Mental Illness, Pain, Gout, Stomach, Digestion