1806

Thomas Beddoes to Thomas MacGrath, 25 September 1806

Dear Sir

I really have nothing to suggest for the benefit of Miss Grant. No doubt I sh^d have applied leeches & blisters & therefore it is needless to say that I approve of the practice – If the blisters gave such distinct relief, the question arises whether a powerful drain or counter-irritant w^d not give more – viz a seton or 2 setons – say one to begin – of this I need not tell you that the place sh^d be determined by the patient’s sensations – If none points out a distinct place, then between 2 ribs –

I will venture to say that if the thorax c^d be inspected, infinite adhesions, effusions & thickenings of the substance of the lungs w^d be seen & in case Miss G. gets worse, you will have abscesses –

Excuse this coarse paper – I c^d not lay my hand on finer just now – & believe me

Very respectfully y^rs

Thomas Beddoes

25 Sep 1806

MS: Bedfordshire and Luton Archives Service MS W/1/0814