Item 20 - Henry Baldroy, 35, Cabman

Occupation or role: Cabman
Age: 35
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 15 Jan 1846
Date of death: 20 Jan 1846
Disease (transcribed): Scalp wound. Diffuse cellular inflammation of scalp and neck. Fracture of ribs. Pleurisy. Pericarditis. Viscera generally healthy in structure
Disease (standardised): Wound (Head); Inflammation (Head); Inflammation (Neck); Fracture (Ribs); Pleurisy (Pleura); Pericarditis (Heart)
Admitted under the care of: Hawkins, Caesar Henry
Medical examination performed by: Gee, Adolphus John
Post mortem examination performed by: Pollock, George
Medical notes: This patient was admitted in a state of intoxication, with a lacerated and contused wound about an inch long exposing the frontal bone, and several smaller wounds about the face and forehead. This was caused by a fall from a cab.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen and cranium
Type of incident: Trauma/accident