The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:1529]: Case of Mr Alison who is advised to go to Harrogate to cleanse his blood.
Documents in this case
2 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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[DOC ID:614] |
Instructions to Mr Alison, explaining Cullen's belief that 'there is something in your blood which we would wish to wash out' and emphasising that Harrigate mineral water is 'the most powerfull and therefore the most proper you can employ'. Copy badly stained. | August 1782 | |||
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[DOC ID:613] |
Reply to Mr Alison who plans to travel to 'Harrigate', giving instructions for bathing. | 5 August 1782 | |||
People involved in this case
2 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 5305] | Mr Alison |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
Unique Places linked to this Case
2 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 | Harrogate | North-East | England | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
3 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 | Therapeutic Recommendation | Harrogate | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Harrogate | North-East | England | Europe | certain |
