DEP/DUA/1/25/25 (Transcript version)

Dugald McFie

(1780-1781)

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Dugald McFie whose case distinc inst of Epilep still contin to attend

When last spoke of him was on use of Cup. Ammon from which expected some benef.

After sever diff trials howevr at length obliged to desert it.

For although at times born with ease, yet on partic occas gave not only sickness but consid vom & loosen

While at same time as was indeed to be expected with such [op] little influ as dimin freq of fits.

Have now, as formerly mentiond put him upon trial of Zinc.

And since began use of fits less freq.

But how far will be attend with any perman advant. dare not venture to say.

At same time must observe that am inclind to attrib to it pres mitig of affect.