Wesleyan Methodist Magazine,  3rd ser. 2 (1823), 202–03.

[Obituary of William Palmer]

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Obituary

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Medical Treatment


    Palmer suffered from hereditary cataracts, and was repeatedly 'couched' without success. In 1782 he consulted Baron de Wenzel and Dr Jericho, the latter of whom restored his sight by couching.



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