DEP/DUA/1/44/08 (Normalised version)

Mary Thorborn

(1788)

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N^o8. Mary Thorborn at 26.

Case of this patient a doubtful & in some respects a highly dangerous one.

For if not certainly at least strong suspicion of Phthisis.

And this occurring, as consequence of influenza, which prevailed here during course of summer.

Phthisis in many instances a consequence of influenza which prevailed in Britain in 1782.

Among other instances may mention two particular friends of mine, Dr Blackburn & Dr D. Lesslie, Physicians in Durham both of whom fell victims to it.

But epidemic of 1788 as far as my observation goes has been much more slight

And present the first case which has occurred to me where any [troublesome] or dangerous sequel.

Even this do not consider as a decided case of Phthisis.

But at best an obstinate & may even add a dangerous catarrh.

And indeed many instances in end proving Phthisis, where for considerable length of time less alarming.

And such my apprehension of Phthisis that on this supposition have begun treatment.

With view to this affection have begun patient with Gum Myrrh

An article from which in some former suspected instances have I think seen benefit.

If under this, affection continues progress many other [practices], which may perhaps try.

But much reason to fear, that all of little avail.