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WHDG - Papers of William Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh, 1764-1805
1 - Correspondence of William Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh, 1765-1805
5 - William Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh correspondence for 1771
Collection
William Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh
Reference
GEO/MAIN/54322
Record Type
Correspondence
Title
Copy of three physicians opinions regarding [William Henry] Duke of Gloucester's health
Date
7 November 1771
Writer
Wintringham, Clifton (1710-1794); Physician in ordinary to George III
Warren, Richard (1731–1797); Physician
Jebb, Richard (1729–1787); Physician
Description
These opinions were drawn after consulting the account of the Duke's illness written by [?John] Charlton. The physicians state that a surgeon and physician should be sent as soon as possible to advise on the Duke's care, and describe his illness as of an 'insidious nature', mentioning its 'tendancy to become a chronic disorder' which can prove fatal.
Language
English
Extent
1 document (2 pages)
Physical Description
Loose manuscript paper; mounted
Access Conditions
Available in surrogate form only
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