The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:2231]: Case of William Garnis, who is thought to have an advanced phthisis.
Documents in this case
2 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:5722] |
Reply headed 'For Mr Garnis Son William'. Mainly dietary and exercise advice, possibly sent to the father, as Cullen writes that he has already written to Dr Willison (Dundee physician) about medicines. The destination is inferred from Willison being the physician on the case, and the recipient of Doc ID 5724, and the recipient of this letter is inferred from Doc ID 5724. | 22 September 1788 | |||
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[DOC ID:5724] |
Letter to Dr Willison (addressed as 'dear John'), concerning the case of Mr Garnis's son William, in whom he finds 'every mark of an approaching Phthisis'. However, since the patient's sister has 'long stood out under very unfavourable appearances', he hesitates to say it will be soon fatal. He refers to his previous paper having been 'put into Mrs. Garnis hands', and includes prescriptions. | 23 September 1788 | |||
People involved in this case
6 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 5144] | Mr William Garnis |
| [PERS ID: 5145] | Mr Garnis |
| [PERS ID: 5150] | Mrs Garnis |
| [PERS ID: 5151] | Miss Garnis |
| [PERS ID: 384] | Dr John Willison (of Dundee) |
Unique Places linked to this Case
3 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 | Dundee | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Angus | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
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 | Destination of Letter | Dundee | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Angus | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
