title: Mistress Joyce Jeffreys and her physician, Dr Bridstock Harford (1607-1695).
abstract: The notebooks of Joyce Jeffreys, a wealthy Hereford businesswoman in the mid-17th century, provide information about the medicines she purchased and the fees she paid to her medical advisors. Her physician, Dr Bridstock Harford, was a successful doctor but a troublesome neighbour, who was often the subject of litigation. As an ardent parliamentarian, he held public offices during the Commonwealth. Later his opinions mellowed and he ended his days as a loyal subject of the king and a benefactor to his city.
authors.affiliation: Centre for the History of Medicine, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom hconnor@vineyardroad.plus.com.
authors.forename: Henry
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Connor
mesh_terms: D011307:Drug Prescriptions / Q000266:history*; D004739:England; D005197:Famous Persons; D049670:History, 17th Century; D010820:Physicians / Q000266:history*
keywords: 17th century medical practice; Bridstock Harford; Culpeper's Herbal; English Civil War; Joyce Jeffreys; Thomas Seaborne; saffron