DEP/DUA/1/22/29 (Normalised version)

Joseph Harley

(1779-1780)

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In case of Joseph Harley had an example of a Nervous affection with many peculiarities.

But although this the case consider it as better entitled to name of Epilepsy than any other.

When first began treatment, had very little expectation of being of any service to him

But when last spoke of case, affection so much mitigated, that flattered myself with hopes of speedy cure

In these hopes however, had soon reason to conclude that was premature.

For in short time, a very violent return of affection.

Reason to presume however, that this the consequence of an accident.

A stroke viz on head followed by considerable haemorrhage

But since that, affection again very considerably diminished.

And means by which this affected gives additional presumption at least of conjecture formerly offered as to cause of complaint

Whatever may be event of case, has I think exhibited example of advantage which may be obtained, by removal of irritation from intestinal canal.

And would hope, that former expectation may still be fulfilled.