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Kent Method, take off that Difpofition in the Kid- 
neys, which produces this uncommon- Diftemper. 
The Pains in her Feet, and about her, Teem not to 
have any relation to this Diftemper; and I am of 
Opinion, that violent Diuretics or Exercife will rather 
hurt than help her. Thus you have my Thoughts on 
this very extraordinary Cafe and I fhall be very glad 
to hear of the Iftiie of it, and rejoice if I can be ufe- 
ful to you in this or any thing elfe, leaving to you 
the Determination of what you think reafonable. I 
beg Pardon for this hafty calling together fome things, 
which, if I had more Time, fhould be put into better 
Order by 
Tour moji obedient , 
and mo ft humble Servant, 
Hans Sloane* 
IX. A Letter from Mr. T. Knight to Sir Hans 
Sloane, Bar *■ Br. R. S. &c. concerning Hair 
voided hy Urine. 
Hon ble SIR, Carnarvon, Feb. 20. 1737.- 
H Aving met with an uncommon Cafe, I thought 
it proper to communicate the fame to you, in 
order to be informed whether the like ever occurred 
in your long and fuccefsful Praftice, and alfo to beg; 
your Sentiments upon the Matter. 
The 
