George B. Cock to Cary T. Grayson
Title
George B. Cock to Cary T. Grayson
Creator
Cock, George B.
Identifier
WWP15988
Date
1919 October 16
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Language
English
Text
Canton Ohio,
351 Columbus Avenue.
Admiral Grayson, MD
My dear Sir. I wish to assure you that there is no more anxious citizen of the US for the speedy recovery of President WilsonTthan I your humble servant. I have just perused the NY World of yesterday from which I learn that he is in addition to a general prostratia from over work, afflicted with an inflammed and enlarged "prostate." For some reason which I cannot now explain, I have for some days been apprehensive of this condition.
In my short and limited practice I have been successful in the diagnosis and treatment of this peculiar malady with unusual success. Most cases treated by surgical methods do in a very short time prove fatal. I have treated a number of cases very successfully wl without resorting to surgical processes. In brief it is as follows.
I simply use a four percent solution of Cocaine, applying it by means of a small medicine dropper through the urethra, not oftener than three times in twentyfour hours, usually after urination.
The local effect of the cocaine is that it reduces inflammation as well as the swelling of the gland, relieves pain at once and is aremdial and curative process.
I most earnestly wish that you may try this method of treatment and I doubt not that you will get immediate excellent reslts is his case. It is safe sure and at once relieves the attending pain of such a condition.
With kindest regards to yourself and most earnest wishes for the speedy recovery of Mr. Wilson, I am very truly Yours.
Dr. GEORGE B. COCK.
351 Columbus Avenue.
Admiral Grayson, MD
My dear Sir. I wish to assure you that there is no more anxious citizen of the US for the speedy recovery of President WilsonTthan I your humble servant. I have just perused the NY World of yesterday from which I learn that he is in addition to a general prostratia from over work, afflicted with an inflammed and enlarged "prostate." For some reason which I cannot now explain, I have for some days been apprehensive of this condition.
In my short and limited practice I have been successful in the diagnosis and treatment of this peculiar malady with unusual success. Most cases treated by surgical methods do in a very short time prove fatal. I have treated a number of cases very successfully wl without resorting to surgical processes. In brief it is as follows.
I simply use a four percent solution of Cocaine, applying it by means of a small medicine dropper through the urethra, not oftener than three times in twentyfour hours, usually after urination.
The local effect of the cocaine is that it reduces inflammation as well as the swelling of the gland, relieves pain at once and is aremdial and curative process.
I most earnestly wish that you may try this method of treatment and I doubt not that you will get immediate excellent reslts is his case. It is safe sure and at once relieves the attending pain of such a condition.
With kindest regards to yourself and most earnest wishes for the speedy recovery of Mr. Wilson, I am very truly Yours.
Dr. GEORGE B. COCK.
Original Format
Letter
To
Grayson, Cary T. (Cary Travers), 1878-1938
Files
Collection
Citation
Cock, George B., “George B. Cock to Cary T. Grayson,” 1919 October 16, WWP15988, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.