Observations on the Causes, Symptoms, and Nature of Scrofula or Kings Evil, Scurvy, and Cancer | Page 8

a length of
time in great pain and misery, not being able to take sufficient food
scarcely to support nature; and from this cause, and the ravages of the

disease, her constitution had suffered material injury. All the usual
means were tried without avail, and J. Kent was requested, by a highly
respectable clergyman in the neighbourhood, to visit her. He did so;
and found her in the condition above described. J. K. immediately
commenced his peculiar mode of treatment, and in a very short time the
sight of the eye was restored, the jaw-bone became released, and the
face perfectly sound and well.--J. Kent understands she is since married,
and living near Norwich; but her friends are still residing at
Haveningham, and will satisfactorily answer any inquirer.
7.
SARAH WILLIAMS, daughter-in-law of Mr. Abraham Harvey,
bricklayer, Long Brackland, Bury St. Edmund's, aged about nine years,
had been afflicted for upwards of five years with a violent scorbutic
humour on the head and behind the ears; and both the eyes were so
much affected with scrofulous inflammation, that she could not bear
the light upon them, and the discharge and irritation rendered her
situation quite miserable. After the best advice had been procured in
vain, she was perfectly cured by J. Kent in a very short period of time;
and, although two years have elapsed, she has had no return of the
complaint. Her friends will furnish any further information which may
be required, with great pleasure.
8.
JOHN GOODING, Gent., Brook Street, Ipswich, now about 70 years of
age, had a severe attack of scrofula on the right thigh; he was brought
over from Ipswich to Stanton, when J. Kent found the thigh swollen to
an enormous size, attended with considerable inflammation, and with a
large quantity of matter formed between the muscles and integuments.
The pain was excruciating, and his health had declined extremely; and
it was with the greatest difficulty that he was moved about. He had had
the very best medical attention, without producing any good effect; but
by taking the medicines, and using the applications prepared by J. Kent,
and paying strict attention to the injunctions laid down by him,
suppuration soon took place, and the discharge was excessive. The
health soon began to improve, the parts affected assumed a favourable

aspect, and in three months he was perfectly well; and although 20
years have passed over, Mr. G. has had no return of the disease. Mr. G.
is still residing as above, and always communicative on the happy
termination of his case.
9.
PHILIP MORLEY, of Mildenhall, Suffolk, about 17 years of age,
applied to J. Kent, at the Half Moon Inn, Bury, in consequence of
scrofulous disease of the back. It was hereditary, and he complained of
much weakness in the back, and had a very languid appearance. On
examining the back, there was an ulcer situated on the spine, just below
the shoulder, which discharged a thin whitish ichor. It had been about
12 months' standing, and had rendered him nearly incapable of
following his business as a tailor; and it appeared to be fast bringing
him to the grave. However, by a steady attention to the means
prescribed by J. Kent, he soon found himself better, and a perfect cure
was the result. He is now living in London; several of his connexions
are very respectable, and reference may be had by applying to J. Kent.
10.
THOMAS HUNT, aged 18 years, was placed under the care of J. Kent
by the churchwardens and overseers of the parish of Norton, Suffolk.
He had been for 12 months labouring under an attack of scrofula; there
were two scrofulous ulcers on the right side the neck, and a large
tumour under the chin. By attending strictly to the plan ordered by J.
Kent, a change soon took place for the better, and in a short time the lad
was perfectly well. Three years have elapsed, and he has had no return
of the disease, continuing well, and in service. Any further inquiries
may be made of the parish-officers or of the patient.
11.
In 1811, Mr. GEORGE ROSBROOK, Saddler, of Barrow, near Bury,
Suffolk, was attacked with a scrofulous complaint in his left thumb,
from whence it removed to his left hip and thigh; from thence to the left
knee, and then into his face and the glands of his throat; from whence

issued a clear water, insomuch that he was under the necessity of
keeping a piece of sponge constantly applied to it, especially at meal
times. In this disagreeable situation, he continued for more than two
years, during which time he had taken the best medical advice the
country and London could afford, without experiencing any material
benefit; and, in April, 1814, he applied