The Mary Hamilton Papers : Letter from Frederick Hamilton to John Dickenson
Hamilton, Frederick
The Mary Hamilton Papers
<p style='text-align: justify;'>Letter from Rev. Frederick Hamilton to John Dickenson. The letter relates to the serious illness of Frederick's daughter, Mrs Holman. She suffered the same condition three years ago under the care of Dr Parry, 'who had the greatest apprehensions for her but after having been inflated in the most dreadful manner with excruciating pain she returned to her usual shape in one night's time, but as she has had since frequent relapses, I consider her in very great danger'.</p><p style='text-align: justify;'>Dated at Bath.</p>