DEP/DUA/1/32/37 (Transcript version)

Agnes Neil

(1783)

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Agnes Neil.

In this case a distinctly markd inst of Palsy.

And seems to partake somewhat of nature both of Hemipleg & Paralys.

For of former have evid in being affection being much more consid in right side than left.

While latter again distinctly [markd] by being entirely limited conf. below [umblic.] region.

From situat however much more diff in name than in reality.

And here affect arose from a cause very often induc Paraly.

Long contin expos. viz of parts to action of cold.

From this circum some addit ground for hopes of recov.

For of all species of Paralysis those from cold perhaps most readily curab.

[Here] however obst of case, long contin & affect of alim canal much against patient.

And indeed hitherto endeav in good meas. directed with view to obv. costiv. the conseq of Paral.

Was with this intent that had first recourse to Aloet pills.

And after these found of little effect, that have since empl. [T.] [Jala]

But with respect to Paraly. itself cure hitherto trustd to Camph.

In this course mean to contin yet for some time longer.

And if found unsuccess. next intend if can procure it to make trial of Arnica [Mont.]