The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:101]: Case of Agnes Hamilton at Westburn, who in 1756 is suffering from headaches, 'vomits' and 'obstruction'. In 1762 Cullen fears she has an internal fistula caused by the misuse of a clyster; in 1776 has cold and sore throat.
Documents in this case
2 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:735] |
Letter from Margaret Hamilton to Cullen, calling herself his "cuss", about her sister Nany (Agnes), whom Cullen had already seen in Edinburgh. Margaret describes Nany's ongoing complaints and the medicines she has already taken in Edinburgh and at Levenside (Strathleven House). The 'peel' mentioned throughout probably refers to orange peel (see editorial notes on Ingredients), but this is never specified. | 24 March 1756 | |||
[DOC ID:747]  |
Letter from Dr (Prof) Alexander Stevenson regarding Nanny (Agnes) Hamilton of Westburn who has suffered from urinary and stomach complaints which he fears indicate a fistula between the bladder and the intestine as a result of using a clyster. She has been examined by Mr Parlane, a surgeon. Stevenson also mentions an acquaintance of Cullen's, James Muir, who is ill with asthma as well as mentioning his own brother and a William McCall. | 7 February 1762 | |||
People involved in this case
9 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 701] | Mrs Campbell |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 280] | Miss Agnes Hamilton (Nany, Nanny, of Westburn) |
| [PERS ID: 281] | Miss Margaret Hamilton |
| [PERS ID: 759] | Mr William McCall (Will McAll) |
| [PERS ID: 758] | Mr James Muir |
| [PERS ID: 344] | Mr Alexander Parlane |
| [PERS ID: 217] | Mr Roger Stevenson (Esq.) |
| [PERS ID: 563] | Dr Alexander Stevenson (Professor; of Dalgairn ) |
Unique Places linked to this Case
5 found.
| Type | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Glasgow | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Hutchison | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Westburn (Cambuslang) | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Levenside House / Strathleven House | Dumbarton | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
7 found.
| Type | Role | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Place of Writing | Glasgow | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Place of Writing | Hutchison | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Mentioned / Other | Levenside House / Strathleven House | Dumbarton | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Westburn (Cambuslang) | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Place of Handstamp | Glasgow | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain |
