DEP/DUA/1/38/56 (Normalised version)

Alexander Henry

1785

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N^o10^th November 13. 1785.

Alexander Henry at 24 a joiner of a stout habit of body, & healthy appearance, is at present affected with severe pains in the head, chiefly the forehead, which is most violent at night, & prevents him from sleeping entirely. He has also pain in the back & loins, & slight pain in the breast, but no cough or dyspnoea.

He is affected, with alternate hot & cold fits, & sweats much in the morning. Pulse about 70 & strong. Skin hot. Belly regular. Urine in natural quantity, but of a high colour. Appetite bad. Great thirst.

These complaints began about a week ago, & were ushered in with pain of head, shivering & coldness, followed by heat & sweating. He has however always gone out, to the open air at midday. He knows no cause for these complaints

He formerly enjoyed good health & his relations are free from any hereditary complaint.

On the 11^th he had a vomit, which operated well, produced a copious sweat & good sleep for that night, but has not relieved the head.

Rept. Emet & Cap. Pulv. Cort. Per. ℥ i ter de die.

November 19. The vomit operated well & he has taken the bark as directed.

His pains are entirely gone & in other respects he is in his usual health.

Let him be dismissed