The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:1400]: Case of Colonel John Robinson whose flatulent stomach disorder does not improve with the medicines.
Documents in this case
3 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:2014] |
Letter from Anthony Harrison, concerning the case of Colonel John Robinson. Robinson complains of an involuntary eructation of wind. The annotation on the reverse notes this letter was replied to on 12th June 1781. | 9 June 1781 | |||
[DOC ID:530]  |
Reply, for 'Mrs Parker'. Mrs Parker suffers from a schirrosity of the breast. Cullen recommends medicinal and dietary solutions. He also recommends Mrs Parker refrain from wearing 'hard stays', and to opt instead for softer bodices. The letter also mentions 'your friend Colonel Robertson'. An annotation at the end of page six reads, 'turn over', though the content is missing. | 16 April 1782 | |||
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[DOC ID:2204] |
Letter from Anthony Harrison, concerning the case of Mrs Parker and reporting on the progress of Harrison's brother-in-law Colonel Robinson, 'who consulted you last summer for a troublesome flatulant complaint'. | 9 May 1782 | |||
People involved in this case
4 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 3125] | Mr Anthony Harrison |
| [PERS ID: 3425] | Mrs Parker |
| [PERS ID: 3414] | Colonel John Robinson (Robertson) |
Unique Places linked to this Case
4 found.
| Type | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specific | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Penrith | North-West | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Cheltenham | South-West | England | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
7 found.
| Type | Role | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specific | Place of Writing | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Place of Writing | Penrith | North-West | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Penrith | North-West | England | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Therapeutic Recommendation | Cheltenham | South-West | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Place of Handstamp | Penrith | North-West | England | Europe | certain |
