Observations on the Causes, Symptoms, and Nature of Scrofula or Kings Evil, Scurvy, and Cancer | Page 9

with great swelling, and the jaw-bone was entirely set fast. The pain he endured deprived him of rest, and rendered him incapable of work. At length a place broke in the inside of the mouth, and discharged very offensive matter, and several tumours also gathered under the jaw, and on the same side of the neck, and terminated in wounds. However, by the use of the Botanical Medicines, he soon obtained relief, and in a short time was perfectly well, and continues so to the present time (1833.) Twenty-two years have elapsed since the cure was effected. Residence--near the Rose Inn, St. Peter's Street, Ipswich.
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In 1826, Mr. WILLIAM RUFFELL, farmer, Cockfield, Suffolk, about 21 years of age, applied to J. Kent, grievously afflicted with an extensive scrofulous wound, in the right arm-pit. The effect of the Botanical Medicines may be learned from a perusal of the following extract of a letter, which Mr. R. publicly addressed to J. K. in 1817:--
"I now enjoy a good state of health, and the perfect use of all my limbs, which I attribute, under Providence, to your superior skill and judgment. And surely I have great reason to do so, for it was not till after I had tried every means in my power, and expended large sums of money to no good purpose; it was not till my life was despaired of, that I applied to you. I soon experienced the good effects of your advice, and the wonderful efficacy of your incomparable Medicines, and I think myself in duty bound, for the good of the country at large, and in justice to your well-merited reputation, to give this public testimony."
Mr. Ruffell has now been well more than fifteen years.
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In 1820, JOHN FAIERS, of Badwell Ash, Suffolk, aged about 45, was placed under the care of J. Kent, by the parishioners of that parish, afflicted with a violent scorbutic humour on the upper lip and face; several tumours were also formed on and about the glands of the neck. The case had been some time standing, and had hitherto resisted the usual remedies; however, by a steady perseverance in the use of the Botanical Medicines and Applications, the tumour dispersed, and the virulence of the scorbutic humour was completely subdued; he speedily recovered, and continues well to the present time.
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JOHN HAWES, of Badwell Ash, Suffolk, was placed under the care of J. Kent, by the Parishioners of that Parish, in 1812, when he was afflicted with Scrofula in his thigh, the left foot, the arm, and other arts of his body, and his constitution was much impaired by the severity and long continuance of the disease. In a short time his health improved, by the use of the Botanical Medicines--by a steady perseverance he ultimately recovered, and since that period, he has been capable of laborious employment. During the cure, 23 pieces of bone were extracted from the ulcerated parts, viz. three from the thigh, five from the arm, and fifteen from the foot.
The said J. Hawes still continues well.
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To Mr. John Kent, Stanton, Suffolk.
SIR,--The great benefit which I have received from your invaluable Medicines and Applications, induces me to lay my own case before the public. In October, 1826, I applied to you, in consequence of being afflicted with a scrofulous disease of the left side of the glands of the neck. I am about 30 years of age, and for a considerable time I suffered severely with the above complaint. There was an ulcer on the left side of the neck--the glands were much enlarged--and there was much discharge into the mouth from an ulcer on the jaw. Every means which regular aid could suggest were tried in vain, and the part was opened, but as no visible improvement took place, and finding my health began to decline very rapidly, I resolved to try the effect of your Medicines. In a very short time I got better, my health improved, and by proper perseverance in the use of the Medicines, the ulcers in my neck healed, the swelling dispersed, and I got perfectly well, and I am glad to say that I continue so to the present time. I shall be happy to furnish further particulars of this case to any enquirer.
Z. MEADOWS, Cooper. Walsham-le-Willows, June, 19, 1827.
P.S.--Mr. Meadows still continues well.--J. K.
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Mrs. SMITH, wife of Thomas Smith, ostler at the Suffolk Hotel Inn, Ipswich; and her brother, Mr. William Freeman, of Stonham Aspal, Suffolk, were both afflicted with Scrofula: Mr. Freeman had suffered for several years with two scrofulous wounds on his face; and Mrs. Smith with scrofulous enlargement of the glands of the neck: after trying all the usual means for a considerable time without any good effect, they both applied to J. Kent, who effected a permanent cure