Observations on the Causes, Symptoms, and Nature of Scrofula or King's Evil, Scurvy, and Cancer: With Cases Illustrative of a Peculiar Mode of TreatmentKent, John
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Observations on the Causes, Symptoms, and Nature of Scrofula or King's Evil, Scurvy, and Cancer: With Cases Illustrative of a Peculiar Mode of Treatment
Kent, John
Cancer; Scrofula; Scurvy
PHILIP MORLEY, of Mildenhall, Suffolk, about 17 years of age, applied
to J. Kent, at the Half Moon Inn, Bury, in consequence of scrofulous
disease of the back. It was hereditary, and he complained of much
weakness in the back, and had a very languid appearance. On examining
the back, there was an ulcer situated on the spine, just below the
shoulder, which discharged a thin whitish ichor. It had been about 12
months' standing, and had rendered him nearly incapable of following
his business as a tailor; and it appeared to be fast bringing him to
the grave. However, by a steady attention to the means prescribed by
J. Kent, he soon found himself better, and a perfect cure was the
result. He is now living in London; several of his connexions are very
respectable, and reference may be had by applying to J. Kent.
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THOMAS HUNT, aged 18 years, was placed under the care of J. Kent by
the churchwardens and overseers of the parish of Norton, Suffolk. He
had been for 12 months labouring under an attack of scrofula; there
were two scrofulous ulcers on the right side the neck, and a large
tumour under the chin. By attending strictly to the plan ordered by J.
Kent, a change soon took place for the better, and in a short time the
lad was perfectly well. Three years have elapsed, and he has had no
return of the disease, continuing well, and in service. Any further
inquiries may be made of the parish-officers or of the patient.
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In 1811, Mr. GEORGE ROSBROOK, Saddler, of Barrow, near Bury, Suffolk,
was attacked with a scrofulous complaint in his left thumb, from
whence it removed to his left hip and thigh; from thence to the left
knee, and then into his face and the glands of his throat; from whence
issued a clear water, insomuch that he was under the necessity of
keeping a piece of sponge constantly applied to it, especially at meal
times. In this disagreeable situation, he continued for more than two
years, during which time he had taken the best medical advice the
country and London could afford, without experiencing any material
benefit; and, in April, 1814, he applied to J. Kent. Not many weeks
had elapsed, before he perceived such an alteration, as induced him to
persevere in the use of the Botanical Medicines and Applications till
the following September, when he was perfectly cured. And although
_nineteen_ years have intervened, no relapse has taken place.
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