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Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 38
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 16 Jun 1853
Date of death: 2 Jul 1853
Disease (transcribed): Loose cartilaginous (looking) bodies in the left pleural cavity. Disease of the kidneys and bladder
Disease (standardised): Deposits (Pleura); Disease (Kidney); Disease (Bladder)
Admitted under the care of: Johnson, Henry Charles
Medical examination performed by: Holmes, Timothy
Post mortem examination performed by: Gray, Henry
Medical notes: This man was originally admitted on account of pain in making water and other symptoms of inflamed bladder.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 58
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 1 Jun 1853
Date of death: 4 Jul 1853
Disease (transcribed): Scirrhus tubercles in the lung. Scirrhus disease of the pancreas and duodenum partially obliterating the excreting ducts. Jaundice
Disease (standardised): Cancer (Lung); Cancer (Pancreas); Cancer (Duodenum); Jaundice (Skin)
Admitted under the care of: Page, William Emanuel
Medical examination performed by: Barclay, Andrew Whyte
Post mortem examination performed by: Gray, Henry
Medical notes: This patient stated that he had enjoyed perfectly good health until two years before when his ailment had begun with pain on the left side of the abdomen.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: [Occupation not stated]
Age: 29
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 4 Jun 1849
Date of death: 10 Jul 1849
Disease (transcribed): Phthisis pulmonalis. Tubercles in both lungs. Vomicae in the left one. Heart healthy. Liver enlarged but healthy
Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Lungs); Abscess (Lungs)
Admitted under the care of: Nairne, Robert
Medical examination performed by: Barclay, Andrew Whyte
Post mortem examination performed by: Gray, Henry
Medical notes: 'Admitted on account of a recent attack of haemoptysis. She had suffered form cough for more than 12 months & had first spit up a little blood last August’
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen

Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: [Occupation not stated]
Age: [Age not stated]
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 11 Jul 1849
Date of death: 11 Jul 1849
Disease (transcribed): Scarlet fever. Anasarca. Hydrothorax. Heart healthy. Kidneys congested
Disease (standardised): Scarlet fever (Systemic); Edema (Systemic); Hydrothorax (Lungs); Congestion (Kidneys)
Admitted under the care of: Bence Jones, Henry
Medical examination performed by: Barclay, Andrew Whyte
Post mortem examination performed by: Gray, Henry
Medical notes: 'Was stated by her friends to have had scarlet fever 2 months ago. Had recovered in about 3 weeks & 1 week after began to swell. Was more lively than normal on the day she was brought to hospital, had travelled in an omnibus from Battersea, and eaten an orage while on the journey. She had gradually lost her cheerfulness & when admitted was in a state of perfect unconsciousness’
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen

Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Labourer
Gender: Male
Age: 35
Date of admission: 23 May 1854
Date of death: 26 May 1854
Disease (transcribed): Gangrene of the right foot & leg. Inflammation of both saphena & popliteal veins. Secondary deposits in the lungs
Disease (standardised): Gangrene (Leg); Inflammation (Leg); Deposit (Lung)
Admitting doctor: Hawkins, Caesar Henry
Surgeon: Gray, Henry
Physician: Holmes, Timothy
Medical notes: 'This man, a strong labourer of healthy appearance, on application at the hospital gave the following history: […] In the course of his work, he let a heavy stone drop on his right foot, striking its outer part. This did not produce much pain or swelling at the time, & he was able to walk a distance of 2 or 3 miles that day’
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen, right inferior extremities

Type of injury: n/a

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Gender: Female
Age: 61
Date of admission: 10 May 1854
Date of death: 28 May 1854
Disease (transcribed): Anasarca. Ascites. Hydrothorax. Valvular disease, dilatation & hypertrophy of heart. Fibrovascular tumor of the uterus
Disease (standardised): Edema (Systemic); Ascites (Peritoneum); Hydrothorax (Pleura); Disease (Heart); Tumour (Uterus);
Admitting doctor: Bence Jones, Henry
Surgeon: Gray, Henry
Physician: Barclay, Andrew Whyte
Medical notes: 'This woman was first admitted on the 15th Feb of the present year. She then stated that she had found the abdomen first swelling about 2 months ago, she had since then found the left leg especially to swell, but the other had done so in less degree’
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen

Type of injury: n/a

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 22
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 20 Apr 1853
Date of death: 8 Jul 1853
Disease (transcribed): Disease of the kidneys. General anasarca. Hydrothorax
Disease (standardised): Disease (Kidney); Oedema (General); Hydrothorax (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Wilson, James Arthur
Medical examination performed by: Barclay, Andrew Whyte
Post mortem examination performed by: Gray, Henry
Medical notes: This man whose face had rather a pale puffy oedematous appearance, stated that swelling had been coming on in the legs, thighs and scrotum.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Gender: Female
Age: 26
Date of admission: 24 May 1854
Date of death: 31 May 1854
Disease (transcribed): Anasarca. Disease of the kidneys. Phthisis. Tubercles & vomicae in both lungs
Disease (standardised): Edema (Systemic); Disease (Kidney); Tuberculosis (Lung); Abscess (Lung)
Admitting doctor: Nairne, Robert
Surgeon: Gray, Henry
Physician: Barclay, Andrew Whyte
Medical notes: 'This woman reported that her illness had begun with cough & shortness of breath 4 or 5 months before, her legs had been swelled about a fortnight’
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen

Type of injury: n/a

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 24
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 22 Jun 1853
Date of death: 8 Jul 1853
Disease (transcribed): Abscess in the great toe. Secondary deposits in the anterior mediastinum, lungs, kidneys and right testis
Disease (standardised): Abscess (Toes); Deposits (Thorax); Deposits (Lung); Deposits (Kidney); Deposits (Testis)
Admitted under the care of: Cutler, Edward
Medical examination performed by: Holmes, Timothy
Post mortem examination performed by: Gray, Henry
Medical notes: This man was admitted on account of an abscess in the great toe of the right foot.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen and right inferior extremity
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: Furnace repairer
Age: 68
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 9 Apr 1856
Date of death: 16 Jun 1856
Disease (transcribed): Diseased Kidneys. Phthisis
Disease (standardised): Disease (Kidney); Tuberculosis (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Bence Jones, Henry
Medical examination performed by: Rogers, George Goddard
Post mortem examination performed by: Gray, Henry
Medical notes: This man was employed in repairing furnaces and was constantly exposed to varying temperatures. By this means he caught cold three weeks before admission. He began to cough, his arms and legs swelled and his water became dark.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 34
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 6 Jul 1853
Date of death: 15 Jul 1853
Disease (transcribed): Pleurisy. Endocarditis. Typhus
Disease (standardised): Pleurisy (Pleura); Endocarditis (Heart); Typhus, epidemic louse-borne (Systemic)
Admitted under the care of: Bence Jones, Henry
Medical examination performed by: Barclay, Andrew Whyte
Post mortem examination performed by: Gray, Henry
Medical notes: This patient was admitted labouring under the worst form of fever with great depression.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 41
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 11 Jun 1856
Date of death: 16 Jun 1856
Disease (transcribed): Pneumonia. Calculi in Kidneys. Abscess in knee
Disease (standardised): Pneumonia (Lung); Calculi (Kidney); Abscess (Leg)
Admitted under the care of: Wilson, James Arthur
Medical examination performed by: Rogers, George Goddard
Post mortem examination performed by: Gray, Henry
Medical notes: This man was admitted with acute pain and swelling of the right knee which he said he had suffered from for ten days. There was every appearance of suppuration going on within the joint.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Gender: Male
Age: 42
Date of admission: 16 May 1854
Date of death: 7 Jun 1854
Disease (transcribed): Phthisis pulmonalis. Ulceration of the intestinal canal
Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Lung); Ulcer (Intestines)
Admitting doctor: Bence Jones, Henry
Surgeon: Gray, Henry and Holmes, Timothy
Physician: Barclay, Andrew Whyte
Medical notes: 'This man was admitted with an attack of diarrhoea which had lasted nearly 3 weeks. He had slight cough’
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, larynx, abdomen

Type of injury: n/a

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 21
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 6 Jul 1853
Date of death: 16 Jul 1853
Disease (transcribed): Phthisis. Vomicae. Ulceration of the intestines
Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Lung); Ulcer (Intestines)
Admitted under the care of: Bence Jones, Henry
Medical examination performed by: Barclay, Andrew Whyte
Post mortem examination performed by: Gray, Henry
Medical notes: This patient had been ill seven or eight days. He was in a low and depressed state.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Cranium, thorax and abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Gender: Female
Age: 64
Date of admission: 10 May 1854
Date of death: 8 Jun 1854
Disease (transcribed): Encephaloid disease of the ovaries. Chronic peritonitis. Pleurisy
Disease (standardised): Encephaloid disease (Ovary); Peritonitis (Abdomen); Pleurisy (Pleura)
Admitting doctor: Bence Jones, Henry
Surgeon: Gray, Henry
Physician: Barclay, Andrew Whyte
Medical notes: 'This woman stated that her legs had been swelling for 4 months past, up to which time she had enjoyed very good health. On the 4th she had been seized with shivering, sickness & diarrhoea, followed by inflammation in the legs’
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen

Type of injury: n/a

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Gender: Female
Age: 49
Date of admission: 8 Feb 1854
Date of death: 9 Jun 1854
Disease (transcribed): Malignant ulcerations of the uterus. Pleurisy
Disease (standardised): Malignant ulcer (Uterus); Pleurisy (Pleura)
Admitting doctor: Lee, Robert
Surgeon: Gray, Henry
Physician: Barclay, Andrew Whyte
Medical notes: 'This woman had been married some 30 or 40 years, had borne 4 children, the last 14 years ago. The menses continued regular & her general health good up to 6 months ago’
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen

Type of injury: n/a

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 44
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 10 May 1856
Date of death: 23 Jun 1856
Disease (transcribed): Diseased knee. Phthisis
Disease (standardised): Disease (Leg); Tuberculosis (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Johnson, Henry Charles
Medical examination performed by: Holmes, Timothy
Post mortem examination performed by: Gray, Henry
Medical notes: Five weeks before admission this man had begun to suffer from swelling and stiffness in the left knee.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen and right knee
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Age: 25
Gender: Female
Date of admission: 17 Dec 1856
Date of death: 13 Jan 1857
Disease (transcribed): Phthisis. Pneumothorax. Emphysema
Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Lung); Pneumothorax (Lung); Emphysema (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Bence Jones, Henry
Medical examination performed by: Rogers, George Goddard
Post mortem examination performed by: Gray, Henry
Medical notes: This man was admitted with violent pain in the left side, brought on as he stated by exposure to the cold whilst at work.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: [Occupation not stated]
Age: 30
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 30 Dec 1848
Date of death: 13 Jan 1849
Disease (transcribed): Cachexia, miliary tubercles & vomicae in the lungs. Diseased liver
Disease (standardised): Cellulitis (Skin); Tuberculosis (Lungs); Abscess (Lungs); Disease (Liver)
Admitted under the care of: Tatum, Thomas
Medical examination performed by: Holl, Harvey Buchanan
Post mortem examination performed by: Gray, Henry
Medical notes: 'He presented on admission a state of extreme cachexia. His countenance was pallid & blotched, his muscular system lax & flabby, his pulse frequent and very feeble. On his forehead, about the centre of the os frontis, was a large phagedaenic ulcer two or three inches in diameter, which had all the appearance of being of a syphalitic character. The surface was foul & secreting a copious & very offensive discharge. He stated that it had commenced four or five months back as a small pimple which he repeatedly picked until it at length became an ulcer. His habits had been drunken & dissipated, and he acknowledged having had a primary syphalitic sore about the middle of November last, which healed without the employment of mercury’
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen

Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Gender: Male
Age: 43
Date of admission: 27 May 1854
Date of death: 9 Jun 1854
Disease (transcribed): Pericarditis. Pleurisy. Bronchitis
Disease (standardised): Pericarditis (Pericardium); Pleurisy (Pleura); Bronchitis (Lung)
Admitting doctor: Nairne, Robert
Surgeon: Gray, Henry
Physician: Barclay, Andrew Whyte
Medical notes: 'This patient was admitted with a very severe attack of acute [?], which he said had commenced 3 days before, after he had felt very stiff in his joints for a week previously. He had experienced a similar attack of the same kind 24 years before’
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen

Type of injury: n/a

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Gender: Male
Age: 13
Date of admission: 19 Apr 1854
Date of death: 14 Jun 1854
Disease (transcribed): Amputation of thigh. Abscess in femur. Inflamed profunda & femoral veins. Secondary deposits of lung, empyema
Disease (standardised): Amputation (Thigh); Abscess (Thigh); Inflammation (Blood vessels); Deposit (Lung); Empyema (Pleura);
Admitting doctor: Johnson, Henry Charles
Surgeon: Gray, Henry
Physician: Holmes, Timothy
Medical notes: 'This boy was originally admitted with a view to his being forwarded to Margate [the Royal Sea Bathing Hospital at Margate], on account of strumous disease of the knee, but on his admission the disease was found to be in too active a state to justify that measure. There was very considerable pain in the joint’
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen, ‘the stump’ (‘the right thigh had been recently amputated about the middle’)

Type of injury: n/a

Occupation or role: Gentleman’s servant
Gender: Male
Age: 42
Date of admission: 9 Jun 1854
Date of death: 15 Jun 1854
Disease (transcribed): Abscess in the prostate. Pleurisy. Phthisis
Disease (standardised): Abscess (Prostate); Pleurisy (Pleura); Tuberculosis (Lung)
Admitting doctor: Johnson, Henry Charles
Surgeon: Gray, Henry
Physician: Holmes, Timothy
Medical notes: 'This man had been a gentleman’s servant & had lived a luxurious & dissipated life. On admission into the hospital he was extremely weak, & in fact evidently in a dying state’
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen, pelvis

Type of injury: n/a

Occupation or role: Wharfinger
Age: 56
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 28 May 1856
Date of death: 27 Jun 1856
Disease (transcribed): Phthisis
Disease (standardised): Tuberculosis (Lung)
Admitted under the care of: Page, William Emanuel
Medical examination performed by: Rogers, George Goddard
Post mortem examination performed by: Gray, Henry
Medical notes: This man was exposed to the cold and damp of the river constantly. He came in suffering from cough, profuse night sweats and copious expectoration.
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax and abdomen
Type of incident: n/a

Occupation or role: [No occupation stated]
Gender: Male
Age: 64
Date of admission: 7 Jun 1854
Date of death: 16 Jun 1854
Disease (transcribed): Fibrous tumor of the dura mater, projecting through the skull, and onto the surface of the brain. Gangrene of the lung
Disease (standardised): Tumour (Brain); Gangrene (Lung)
Admitting doctor: Wilson, James Arthur
Surgeon: Gray, Henry
Physician: Barclay, Andrew Whyte
Medical notes: 'The patient had been for long under the observation of the surgeons of the hospital on account of a tumour on the top of the head; and was directed to apply immediately in the event of any illness recurring to him’
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Cranium, thorax, abdomen

Type of injury: n/a

Occupation or role: [Occupation not stated]
Age: 34
Gender: Male
Date of admission: 23 Jul 1849
Date of death: 6 Aug 1849
Disease (transcribed): Umbilical hernia. Sac containing omentum. Tubercles in the lungs
Disease (standardised): Hernia (Abdomen); Tuberculosis (Lungs)
Admitted under the care of: Keate, Robert
Medical examination performed by: Holl, Harvey Buchanan
Post mortem examination performed by: Gray, Henry
Medical notes: 'This patient was admitted with an incarcerated umbilical hernia. It appeared that he had had a small reducible hernia at the side of the navel for about 6 months, which he stated to have been caused by violent exertion’
Body parts examined in the post mortem: Thorax, abdomen

Type of incident: n/a