Extract from HMS Theseus medical officer’s journal for 25 July 1797 relating to the amputation of part of Nelson’s right arm
Catalogue reference: ADM 101/123/2 page 7
Mens Names, Ages and Qualities
When and Where put on the Sick List
Statement of the Case when put on the List
Symptoms and Treatment while under cure
When discharged to duty, died or sent to the Hospital
Remarks
Admiral Nelson
25 July
Compound fracture of the right Arm by a musket ball passing thro’ a little above the Elbow an Artery divided the Arm was immediately Amputated the following given him
R’ Opii g’ ij f Pil statim s Rep Pil Opi ij Rep Pil Opii ij Noxa S.S.
