_July_ 26th. Mr. W----, of W----, AEt. 47. Phthisis pulmonalis,
jaundice, ascites, and swelled legs. As it was probable that the only
relief I could give in a case so circumstanced, would be by carrying
off the effused fluids. I tried squill and fixed alkaly; and these
failing, I ordered the Infusum Digitalis. This had the desired effect,
and, I believe, prolonged his life a few weeks.