The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:2123]: Case of Mrs Chalmers concerning a hardness around her ovary which proved to be a sign of a successful pregnancy; with subsequent exchange over post-natal symptoms.
Documents in this case
4 document(s) found in this case.
DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:3034] |
Letter from William Chalmers, following up on the case of Mrs Chalmers whose condition improved after she followed Cullen's 'plan'. | 29 May 1787 | |||
[DOC ID:5469] |
Reply to Dr Chalmers concerning the case of Mrs. Chalmers, "...but the multiplicity of my affairs, and perhaps my Age renders my recollection now more difficult than it was some time ago." Mentions the late Dr William Hunter as having had great experience in dealing with abortions which In this context means 'miscarriages'. | 13 June 1787 | |||
[DOC ID:3346] |
Letter from William Chalmers on the case of Mrs Chalmers, thanking Cullen 'for the success which attended your good advice'. | 15 May 1788 | |||
[DOC ID:5655] |
Reply to Dr Chalmers concerning the case of Mrs Chalmers. | 21 May 1788 | |||
People involved in this case
4 found.
PERS ID | Full Name |
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[PERS ID: 934] | Dr William Chalmers (Chambers) |
[PERS ID: 3449] | Mrs Chalmers |
[PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
[PERS ID: 2689] | Dr William Hunter |
Unique Places linked to this Case
2 found.
Type | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
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Specific | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Place | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
2 found.
Type | Role | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
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Specific | Place of Writing | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |