The case of Miss Davies / [George Ogden].

  • Ogden, George (Surgeon)
Date:
[1752]
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Credit: The case of Miss Davies / [George Ogden]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Mallow Roots, and Linfecd; I have fumigated the Part three Times with Cinnabar; the Ulcer is the Compals of a Shilling, the fpongy Part of the Lip is principally affected. After my Attendance ten Days, I find, I cannot flop the farther Erofion, for the Ulcer begins to fpread much; for the general fhe has always had a good Share of Health: It is not known by her Friends that I write this; pray be fo good as to tell me, whether you think a Salivation will not be proper, but if you are of another Opinion, pleafe to diredt me how I fhall pro¬ ceed. With all due Civilities, I am, SIR, Tour mojl humble Servant, George Ogden. To Mr. Ogden. SIR, ft ' * ' - . I i > r I Think a Salivation the only Remedy; a- noint the Legs with Mercurial Ointment, and take Phyfic every Day to procure a Stool > in fuch Cafes I keep the Body open with Glauber s Saits; fhe may be allowed fmall Beer, and an innocent Diet all the while.