DEP/DUA/1/33/09 (Normalised version)

John Chisholm

1783

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N^o 5^th October 30^th 1783.

John Chisholm at 12 of a ruddy complexion & smooth skin has on the back & towards the lower part of the right thigh, a large tumour which feels rather hot & is very painful on pressure

He has another of the same kind a little higher up on the fore part of the same thigh. The parotid gland on the left cheek is similarly affected & on the under part of the right arm. There is another tumour which broke [about] four weeks ago & is at present running.

Pulse natural, appetite good, is thirsty, tongue white, belly regular.

This affection commenced in spring last, & the tumour on the top of the thigh first appeared at that time. He has been a good deal exposed to cold & moisture

He has used no medicines.

Rx. Pulv. Cort. Peruv. ℥i.

Fol. Cicut. ℥ii M

cap. coch parv. om. m. & vesp.

November 8

Has taken his medicines regularly without any obvious operation

The tumour on the right thigh has since the last report discharged some very viscid white matter.

Pulse, Appetite & Belly natural

Cont. Pulv. Cort. Peruv cum Cicuta & hab. Ungt Saturn ℥i. guo curetur ulcus.

November 15. Has taken his powder regularly without any inconvenience. Since last report the tumour on his cheek has discharged a considerable quantity of purulent matter. Those on other parts of his body remain much in the same state as before.

Belly natural, appetite impaired & he sleeps ill during the night.

Cont. Pulv. Peruv. cum Cicuta u. a. Cont etiam Ungt. Saturn.