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    DEP/DUA/1/44/48 (Transcript version)

    James Sutherland

    1788


    No15th Novr 25. 1788

    James Sutherland at 44 complains of pain & oppression about the praecordia, Vertigo at times, hemor of the extremities, & lassitude with great debility & much depression of spirits. He has also a short cough with scanty expectoration, attended with some dyspnoea, but particularly upon going up an ascent.

    Pulse rather weak, but regular

    Appetite not impaird. Sleeps well but sweats much during the night. Belly regular.

    These complaints first appeard about a month ago. He has always before enjoyd perfect health & he knows no cause to which he can attribute his present symptoms.

    He has used no medicine

    Cap. Pil. Foetid cum Aloe gr V om. m. & vesp.

    Decr 6

    Thinks himself easier since the pills, & is gone to the Country.

    Let him be dismissd.

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