Part 3
JEMIMA BLAKE, of Wetherden, Suffolk, about 18 years of age, had been for three years afflicted with scrofulous disease of the left ankle; there was a large ulcer, and the whole foot and ankle much enlarged, and attended with so much pain that she was quite a cripple; and her constitution had become exceedingly debilitated. She had had suitable attention, but she derived no benefit; she then applied to J. Kent, and by attending to his instructions, her health was re-established, and the ulcer is now quite healed, and she can walk extremely well, and free from pain.--_July 1833._
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ADAM WRIGHT, of Wickhambrook, Suffolk, about 22 years of age, had been afflicted with a scrofulous ulcer on the right side of the mouth for a considerable time; it was so bad as to render it exceedingly difficult for him to eat any food, except such as he took with a tea-spoon; in this state he applied to J. Kent, and very soon received considerable benefit; and in a letter to J. Kent, dated May 1833, he says, "I received a perfect cure, and for the space of eleven years have continued well."
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Some time since, GEORGE GOODCHILD, of Straddishall, near Newmarket, was placed under the care of J. Kent, by the officers of that parish, in consequence of being afflicted with Scrofula, or King's Evil. He was about thirteen years of age, and the disease had been three years standing, and the usual means for his recovery had been resorted to in vain. There were two or three scrofulous ulcers on his left leg, which was much enlarged; the bone was considerably diseased; his constitution began to give way from the long continuance of the disease, and he was incapable of labour. In this state he commenced the treatment ordered by J. Kent; in a short time his constitution became corrected and established, the leg improved, and a piece of exfoliated bone was extracted, five inches and a half in length and an inch in breadth, and he is now capable of following laborious employment. In this case it is seen how prone Scrofula is to attack the bones, which in many instances it completely destroys; here a large piece of bone was removed before the parts got well, but this bone was not removed simply "by the power of the Medicines alone," as some persons would impudently and ignorantly assert, but nature, a little mechanical assistance, and the _aid_ of suitable Medicines and Applications, all contributed to remove this extensive exfoliation of the tibia, or large bone of the leg.
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JACOB GORRARD, of Troston, in this county, had been suffering from Scrofula for nearly two years; the right arm and left knee were very much enlarged; there were three or four extensive wounds, and the knee was very much contracted. He had been attended by two surgeons and a physician, but the disease set their combined efforts at defiance, and when J. Kent was requested to attend, the patient had been confined to his bed for nine months, his appetite was destroyed, there were profuse nocturnal perspirations, a hectic flush upon the countenance, the arm, leg, and thigh, enlarged to a frightful degree, and the wounds poured forth a copious discharge; in fact, there appeared so little chance of doing any good, that it was with considerable reluctance that J. Kent undertook the case. J. K. however, commenced his peculiar mode of treatment in September, 1824, and the result was, that a perfect cure was effected, and Gorrard is still living at Troston, enjoying an excellent state of health, the perfect use of all his limbs, and capable of any laborious exertion. This remarkable case merits the attention of all those who, unfortunately, are subjects of Scrofula. It affords a distinct proof that this unsightly and dangerous disease may be controlled and arrested in its progress by the use of those means so long pursued by J. Kent with unequalled success; means which are so simple in their nature that our fields, our hedges, and our way-sides, contribute to their composition without resorting to metallic formulations.
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In 1807, JOHN PAKE, of Rickinghall, Suffolk, was placed under the care of J. Kent, by the parishioners of that parish, having been, for nearly all his life, subject to Scrofula. In June of that year, it violently attacked his left knee, which was excessively painful, swelled very much, and soon became so contracted, as to render it useless to him. He had procured all the assistance which regular practice could afford, but all proved ineffectual, and he was pronounced incurable, unless amputation took place. In November following, he began the treatment directed by J. Kent, and very soon found relief, and by August, 1808, he was so well as to engage himself for harvest work. _Twenty-five_ years have elapsed, and he still continues perfectly well, and is still residing at Rickinghall.
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Mrs. MARY HOWLETT, wife of Mr. Thomas Howlett, farmer, of Soham, Cambridgeshire, had been from an early period of her life, afflicted with Scrofula; and, in 1807, the disorder violently attacked her back, just below the blade-bone, and produced a tumour that exceeded twenty-two inches in circumference. She was totally incapable of any employment, the pain was excessive, and the case truly alarming. Having had the best advice that could be procured for her, without producing any good effect, she committed herself wholly to the care of J. Kent, under whose treatment the tumour soon suppurated, and discharged upwards of _three quarts_ of matter the first time, and not less than _two gallons_ before the cure was completed. Since then, more than _twenty-four_ years have elapsed, and she continues perfectly sound and well.
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A professional inhabitant of Bury had suffered severely from a scorbutic eruption, affecting nearly the whole body; after trying a great number of remedies for a considerable time without deriving any benefit, he applied to J. Kent; by attending to whose instructions, he was perfectly cured. Reference may be had on a personal application to J. Kent.
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About twelve months ago, Mr. ADAMS, (Park-keeper to his Grace the Duke of Grafton) of Euston, Suffolk, placed his daughter under the care of J. Kent, in consequence of her having been for some time afflicted with a scrofulous enlargement of the left knee; indeed, the knee was so much diseased and contracted that she could not walk without the assistance of crutches. Her friends closely attended to the directions of J. Kent, who a few days since saw her father, when he said that his daughter had thrown away her crutches, and was running about in good health.
_August 1, 1833._
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In March, 1826, MARY ANN BAKER, of Rattlesden, Suffolk, about 11 years of age, was brought to J. Kent by the order of the Churchwardens and Overseers of that parish. She was hereditarily predisposed to Scrofula, and at this period had a tumour about the size of a hen's egg on each breast; she had also _twenty_ ulcers on the breast and neck, besides _twelve_ ulcers on the right arm: she had been in this state upwards of two years; but by a steady perseverance in the use of the medicines, and under the directions of J. Kent, she received a perfect cure.
_I saw her September 14, 1833, when I found she continued perfectly well; in good health and spirits._--J. KENT.
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In case 14, page 24, of this pamphlet, the case of JOHN FAIERS of Great Ashfield, Suffolk, is described; and it is again adverted to in order to shew the hereditary nature of Scrofula, which is remarkably developed in several members of his family; no less than four of his children having been attacked with the disease: 1. His son _John_ suffered from it in the groin and on the thigh; 2. His daughter _Sophia_ about the neck and windpipe; 3. _Sarah_ was also afflicted with it; 4. _Mary_ had several Scrofulous ulcers on the leg; these were all patients of J. Kent, and received a perfect cure from the treatment adopted by him.
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WILLIAM NUNN, of Lawshall, near Bury St. Edmund's, about eighteen years of age, applied to J. Kent, in May, 1832, in consequence of having a Scrofulous enlargement on the left side the lower jaw: the part affected had assumed an alarming appearance; but by steadily attending to the directions ordered, a perfect cure was the result; and his father informed J. Kent about three weeks since that he continued quite well.
_July 27, 1833._
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A young lady belonging to one of the most respectable families in the vicinity of Stanton, had suffered for some time from scrofulous disease of the left hand; and as her parents were in affluent circumstances, no expense was spared in procuring the best surgical advice in the kingdom; this, however, was to no effect, and she was placed under the care of J. Kent, under whose treatment twenty-five pieces of bone were extracted from the diseased part; and although her health had become much impaired, she speedily improved, and ultimately a perfect cure took place. Seventeen years have now elapsed, and she has not had the least symptom of a relapse.
N.B.--Any respectable person may have reference to the family, on a personal application to J. Kent.
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JOHN STEBBINGS, Gardener, Rickinghall, Suffolk, in February 1830, took his son James, about 4 years of age, to J. Kent. The child had two scrofulous tumours on the left fore-arm; a large one on the right thigh; and one on the calf of the right leg: the disease had been about 9 months standing, and his health was much impaired. He had not been under the care of J. K. but a short time before his health was materially improved; and the tumours suppurated, healed, and got completely well. He is now in good health and has had no return of the disease.
_July 30, 1833._
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After the reader has candidly and attentively perused the above cases, I trust it will not appear to be necessary for me to extend the number any farther, although it would be perfectly easy to do so. I presume enough has been stated to show the superiority of my mode of treatment; and if there be any who can rise from the perusal of these cases, and doubt that superiority, they "would not be persuaded though one rose from the dead."
In conclusion, I would beg to state that many who have experienced the good effects of my treatment of scrofulous diseases, frequently have recourse to some of the medicine every spring and autumn, as an alterative and a preventive. This prudent, cautious conduct, I would strongly recommend to all parents, guardians, and heads of families, who have any reason to apprehend the disorders of their children, or those under their care, to arise from a scrofulous predisposition; and by such timely care they may prevent those dreadful consequences which too frequently arise from neglect or improper treatment.
J. KENT.
N.B. J. KENT thinks it necessary to inform the public that he has no connection with any person in Stanton, or elsewhere, and that he may be consulted at his own house in Stanton, _every Tuesday_; at the Half Moon Inn, Bury St. Edmund's, _every Wednesday_; at the Suffolk Hotel Inn, Ipswich, and at the King's Head Inn, Stowmarket, once a month; and frequently at the Bell Inn, Thetford; and at the White Lion Inn, Eye.
P.S. J. K. requests that all Letters intended for him may be _post paid_, and addressed to _J. Kent, Stanton, near Ixworth, Suffolk_.
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INDEX TO THE CASES.
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Adams, Mr. Euston 32
Baker, Mary Ann, Rattlesden 32
Bennett, James, Buxhall 19
Blake, Jemima, Wetherden 28
Faiers, John, Badwell Ash 24
Faiers, John, Children of 32
Godfrey, Mr. Joseph Adams, Mildenhall 19
Goodchild, George, Straddishall 29
Gooding, John, Gent., Ipswich 21
Gorrard, Jacob, Troston 30
Hawes, John, Badwell Ash 25
Howlett, Mrs. Mary, Soham 31
Hunt, Thomas, Norton 22
Meadows, Z., Walsham-le-Willows 25
Morley, Philip, Mildenhall 22
Murton, Miss Emily, Sandy Downham 26
Nunn, William, Lawshall 33
Pake, John, Rickinghall 30
Rosbrook, Mr. George, Barrow 23
Ruffell, Mr. William, Cockfield 24
Sargent, George, Buxhall 27
Simpson, Shadrach, Ipswich 28
Simpson, William, Ipswich 27
Smith, Mrs., Ipswich 26
Stebbings, John, Rickinghall 34
Taylor, Elizabeth, Haveningham 20
Thoroughgood, William, Great Ashfield 26
Welham, Joseph, Culford 18
Welham, Mr. William, Culford 18
Whitby, Richard, Ipswich 23
Williams, Sarah, Bury St. Edmund's 21
Wright, Adam, Wickhambrook 29
INDEX TO THE CASES TO WHICH PRIVATE REFERENCE MAY BE HAD.
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Professional Inhabitant of Bury 31
Respectable Female in the neighbourhood of Eye 27
Young Lady in the vicinity of Stanton 33
_Ditto, 13 years of age_ 29