The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:488]: Case of Matthew Reid of Leicester who consulted Cullen in person in August 1774 over feverish, night 'fits' which abate but then return.
Documents in this case
3 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:1107] |
Letter from Matthew Reid, of Leicester, relating his own case. Reid had previously visited Cullen in person, and although his condition seemed to have improved under Cullen's treatment, it has since returned. Also mention of Dr (Thomas) Arnold and of a 'Captain Hart'. Reid sells hose (stocking material) to Edinburgh where he is owed money. | 14 January 1775 | |||
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[DOC ID:3916] |
Reply, 'For Mr Reid of Leicester', consisting of a short recipe. | 2 September 1776 | |||
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[DOC ID:3932] |
Reply to 'Mr Reid of Leicester', very briefly advising on taking medication to the point of vomiting if need be. | 3 October 1776 | |||
People involved in this case
5 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 1775] | Dr |
| [PERS ID: 461] | Dr Thomas Arnold |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 462] | Captain Hart |
| [PERS ID: 458] | Mr Matthew Reid |
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 | Leicester | Midlands | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | 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 | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Place of Writing | Leicester | Midlands | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Leicester | Midlands | England | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Place of Handstamp | Leicester | Midlands | England | Europe | certain |
