Sir James Edward Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk], to Sir Thomas Gery Cullum, 14 Wigmore Street, Cavendish Square, London

Summary

Thanks Cullum for consulting Mr Alexander for his eye affliction, gives further details of the symptoms. Alexander's prescription has provided no relief, asks Alexander whether he can resort to his usual practice of bathing the bad eyelid and temple with camphorated spirit of wine and cold water, and if he would recommend a blister on the temple or behind the ear.

Letter details

Record number

LINNEAN800

From

Sir James Edward Smith

To

Sir Thomas Gery Cullum

Date

10 Sep 1827

Sent from

Norwich, Norfolk

Sent to

London

Source of text

GB-110/JES/COR/13/108, The Linnean Society of London

Language

English

Contributor

The Linnean Society of London[View Ɛpsilon collection]

Also published in The Correspondence of Sir James Edward Smith, The Linnean Society's Archive Catalogue.

• Sir James Edward Smith
• Sir Thomas Gery Cullum