_January_ 15th. Mrs. G----, AEt. 57. A very fat woman; has been
dropsical since _November_ last; with symptoms of diseased viscera.
Various remedies having been taken without effect, an Infusion of
Digitalis was directed twice a day, with a view to palliate the more
urgent symptoms. She took it four days without relief, and as her
recovery seemed impossible it was urged no farther.