DEP/DUA/1/25/21 (Normalised version)

Robert Hamilton

(1780-1781)

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First patient in list Robert Hamilton still under our care

His case pronounced to be distinctly marked instance of Scrofula.

And since that no reason to change opinion.

When formerly spoke of this case, mentioned intention of trial of repeated emetics & cicuta in conjunction.

And stated reason on which thought that from these practices some rational prospect of success.

Emetics continued for several weeks without any manifest benefit

And found that on part both of patient & mother some aversion to continuation.

These circumstances conjoined then determined me to intermit use.

And from trial in this instance cannot draw any conclusions, either for or against use in Scrofula.

After intermission of Emetics Cicuta has been continued alone

Now takes powder to extent of ℥ p for dose.

And although affection at different times considerably diminished, yet at present very little better than when came under care.

Yet when consider that in spring season such affections commonly aggravated probable that would have been worse if had not been used.

And although should not be means of cure, yet may venture to say, that use in present case affords no objections to trial in future instances.