The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:2480]: Case of a Mr Grant (of Montrose) who may have gravel and an abdominal complaint, diagnosed as 'tympanic'.
Documents in this case
3 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:1991] |
Letter from John Bate to James Grant, concerning the case of Grant's father, a 66-year-old in Montrose, who has had nephritic and gravel complaints, and is now suffering from ascites. The letter seems to have been delivered by hand to Grant jr. at his place of work, and asks him to consult a physician or surgeon in Edinburgh. | 16 March 1781 | |||
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[DOC ID:1101] |
Reply giving directions for Mr Grant of Montrose, probably sent to his son James, and discussing his treatment by John Bate. Cullen writes: 'we are sorry to observe that there is no doubt to be had about the nature of his disease He has now got water in his Belly'. He supports the use of Cream of Tartar. Mentions Dr Stork's use of crocus. | 21 March 1781 | |||
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[DOC ID:187] |
Reply with directions for Mr Grant in Montrose, regarding his ascites and tympany, probably for John Bate. | 25 August 1781 | |||
People involved in this case
6 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 3945] | Dr John Bate |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 160] | Mr Grant (of Montrose) |
| [PERS ID: 3946] | Mr James Grant |
| [PERS ID: 3944] | Mr Samuel Mitchelson (of Clermiston?) |
| [PERS ID: 1126] | Dr Anton von Störck (Stork, Storck; Freiherr von Störck) |
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 | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Montrose | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
6 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 | Montrose | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Montrose | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Montrose | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
