Andrewes, Will, autographed letter signed to John Winthrop; New Haven, 1 side (2 pages), 1652 January 24

Correspondence describing a distemper he was suffering from and requesting Winthrop send him medicine and instructions for taking it.

Bliss, Nathaniel, 1622-1654, autographed letter signed to John Winthrop; Springfield, Mass., 1 side (2 pages), 1652 December 21

Correspondence regarding an illness Bliss was suffering; he writes that the medicines Winthrop had given him were ineffective and he has been suffering fits. The letter, which was finished in an unknown hand, reports further symptoms had developed, including headache and blindness, and requests Winthrop again send instructions for taking the medicine he originally sent Bliss, and any other medicine he would recommend.

Clarke, Daniell, autographed letter signed to Hugh Caukin; Windsor, Conn., 1 side (3 pages), 1652 February 11

Correspondence describing the tooth and gum decay of several of his children. Clarke requests that Caukin show his letter to John Winthrop and solicit his advice regarding potential courses of treatment.

Fitch, James, 1622-1702, autographed letter signed to John Winthrop; Saybrooke [sic], Conn., 1 side (2 pages), 1652 April

Correspondence requesting medicines from Winthrop for his stomach ailment, and for a neighbor who was suffering from edema.

Fuller, Robert, autographed letter signed to John Winthrop; Rehoboth, Mass., 1 side (2 pages), 1652 September 29

Correspondence seeking advice from Winthrop about an illness that afflicted his children's heads and caused hair loss, and his sister's case of worms.

Goodwin, Will, 2 autographed letters signed to John Winthropp [sic]; Hartford, Conn., 1652 February 24-February 26

Correspondence requesting a consultation with Winthrop regarding an illness of his daughter. He also asks Winthrop send his wife medicine for her edema.

Odell, Richard, 2 autographed letters signed to John Winthrop; Southampton, Long Island, 1652 November 16-1653

Correspondence concerning an illness, which Odell believed was palsy or the King's evil (scrofula), that afflicted his five-year-old daughter. Odell writes that her symptoms included loss of speech and feeling in her right side, and a throat blockage, and he requests advice from Winthrop on the course of treatment the family should pursue. Odell writes again in 1653 thanking Winthrop for the ointment and electuary he had prescribed for the child. Her symptoms had persisted, however, and he requested further advice. Odell adds several lines regarding rumors of an insurrection of a Native American tribe, inquiring if Winthrop has any information regarding "how matters stand & between the Dutch & the English."

Winthrop, John, 1606-1676, autographed letter signed (copy) to Richard Odell; Pequot, Conn., 1 side (4 pages), 1652 November 27

Copy of correspondence responding to a November 16, 1652, letter from Odell regarding his daughter's illness, which Winthrop speculates is hemiplegia. According to Winthrop, "The cure depends upon the knowledge of the right cause, and not only that but the constand and due aplication of such things as may conduce them thereto, which is difficult to doe at a distance." Winthrop further writes that he did not at present have medicine to send for her condition, but recommends "some general things that might be helpfull." These included keeping the child warm with fox or rabbit furs, an ointment consisting of herbs, wax, castor oil, worm grease, fox grease, or an ointment of balsam. Winthrop writes he has sent an ointment, but does not specify its ingredients. His other suggestions for treatment include cupping without scarification, and an decoction containing sarsaparilla, guaiacum, and spirit of rosemary.

Smyth, Richard, autographed letter signed to John Winthrop; Wethersfeild [sic], Conn., 1 side (2 pages), 1652 February 21

Correspondence requesting advice on treatment and medicine for his daughter-in-law, who was ill with pain, vomiting, and a cough.

Stone, Sam, 1602-1663, autographed letter signed to John Winthrop; Hartford, 1 side (3 pages), 1652 February 1652

Correspondence seeking advice from Winthrop about his 23-week-old son, who was suffering from jaundice and a cough. Stone writes the course of treatment for the infant, on the advice of a Mrs. Hooker, had included barbaric bark boiled in beer with saffron twice daily, as well as turmeric. He also administered Winthrop's purging powder, and Stone asks if he should continue giving the powder and at what dose, and if there is any other medicines Winthrop would prescribe.

Towslande, Richard, autographed letter signed to John Winthrop, 1 side (2 pages), 1652 January 30

Correspondence requesting directions for administering medicine Winthrop had sent for Towslande's wife.

Ward, George, autographed letter signed to John Winthrop; Brainford, 1 side (3 pages), 1652 June 15

Correspondence seeking advice on treatment of a urinary condition.

Ward, John, 1606-1693, autographed letter signed to John Winthrop; Cotohit [sic], Mass., 1 side (2 pages), 1652 May 29

Correspondence requesting advice for treating occasional fits of pain and cold Ward was suffering.

Whitne, Henery, autographed letter signed to John Winthrop; Southold, 1 side (2 pages), 1652 April 22

Correspondence requesting advice and medicine for his wife, who was suffering from symptoms that included a "swiming" feeling in her head, melancholy, and hot flashes.