James Beauclerk, the son of Nell, succumbed to dysentery, a severe intestinal infection characterized by diarrhea and abdominal pain. Dysentery, caused by various microorganisms, leads to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, ultimately resulting in his untimely demise.
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