From William Jenner [after 24 November] 1864
Summary
CD’s urine is normal. He may take antacids for his stomach.
Author: | William Jenner |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [after 24 Nov] 1864 |
Classmark: | DAR 168: 48 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-4367 |
From William Jenner 14 August 1864
Summary
CD’s urine sample was probably alkaline when passed. The deposit was phosphate of lime. Prescribes a new antacid and continuation of podophyllin. He can judge CD’s state as described by his letter.
Author: | William Jenner |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 14 Aug 1864 |
Classmark: | DAR 168: 50 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-4589 |
From William Jenner 15 October 1864
Summary
Prescribes continuing the phosphate of iron.
Author: | William Jenner |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 15 Oct 1864 |
Classmark: | DAR 168: 51 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-4637 |
From William Jenner 9 November 1864
Summary
Prescribes "syrup of phosphate of iron". Requests a urine sample.
Author: | William Jenner |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 9 Nov 1864 |
Classmark: | DAR 168: 52 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-4666 |
From William Jenner 21 November 1864
Summary
Has analysed CD’s urine and suggests he omit the alkaline powders. Continues to prescribe iron phosphate.
Author: | William Jenner |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 21 Nov 1864 |
Classmark: | DAR 168: 53 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-4677 |
From William Jenner 24 November 1864
Summary
Prescribes carbonate of ammonia with horseradish. CD is to avoid any magnesia. Recommends CD go without medicine for a time and avoid the "evil habit" of taking too much water.
Author: | William Jenner |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 24 Nov 1864 |
Classmark: | DAR 168: 54 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-4679 |