DEP/DUA/1/36/32 (Normalised version)

Ronald McCraw

1784

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N^o17. November 27^th 1784

Ronald McCraw at 40 is affected with running & swelling on the inside of his breast situated over the fourth & fifth rubs, near the sternum, inclining to the right side.

This complaint began about the end of June last, & the first appearance it put on, was a tumour of a bluish colour, about the size of the point of his thumb. But it has since that covered more of his Thorax, the flesh is wasted, & an ulceration is formed. No cause is assigned for this complaint. He has used no medicines but the ulceration first began, from the tumour being lanced.

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December 4^th. Has taken the medicine as directed, but the sore continues much as before.

Cont. Med. u. a.

12. Cont. Med.

19 The discharge from his breast is considerably diminished. But a tumour has appeared at another part

Cont. Med. u. a.

25 The tumour at the top of the sternum is considerably diminished since the last report. But the ulcerations on his breast continue nearly as before.

Cont. Med. u. a.

January 1 Sores much as before but he thinks that his strength is somewhat recruited.

Cont. Med. u. a.

8. Thinks that the ulcerations on his breast have more disposition to heal.

Cont. Med. u. a.