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From:
Matthew Baillie
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
11 Feb 1817
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/20/37, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Thanks for turkey. Glad Smith's health improved; convinced there is no diseased disorganisation in his chest but recommends living temperately and regular exercise. Prescribes Pelula Hydraggii for his headaches.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
Matthew Baillie
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
29 Sep 1817
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/20/38, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

The complaint Smith mentions is a tendency towards diabetes; prescribes laudanum, and rhubarb for costiveness. Smith should eat fewer vegetables and more meat, drink water, and avoid dessert.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
Matthew Baillie
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
26 Dec 1817
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/20/39, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Thanks for turkey. Pleased Smith's complaint is reducing but his measures not energetic enough; recommends 40 drops of laudanum a day, to add carbonate of ammonia to his camomile tea and tincture of 'Gentiana', to eat as much meat as possible, and to drink Bristol water, for several years.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
Matthew Baillie
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
27 Aug 1818
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/20/40, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Introduces Dr Yelloly, who intends to practice in Norwich, [Norfolk].

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
Matthew Baillie
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
4 Jan 1819
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/20/41, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Thanks for brace of pheasants. Pleased to hear Smith's complaint has ceased but recommends continued temperance in his diet and to take 30 drops of laudanum a day for another year. No cause for concern in pulsation of artery in retina.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London