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

to J. Kent. Not many weeks had
elapsed, before he perceived such an alteration, as induced him to
persevere in the use of the Botanical Medicines and Applications till
the following September, when he was perfectly cured. And although
nineteen years have intervened, no relapse has taken place.
12.
In 1811, RICHARD WHITBY, of Ipswich applied to J. Kent, afflicted
with scrofula in the right side of the face, attended 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.
13.
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.
14.
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.
15.
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.
16.
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