The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:537]: Case of Mrs Montgomerie [Montgomery] who is advised to travel and prescribed a linctus for her cough. It is assumed this is the same patient from inconclusive, but strong internal evidence.
Documents in this case
2 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:308] |
Reply with detailed directions 'For Mrs Montgomerie' Cullen recommends that she should go to the country as soon as possible and advises on diet etc. She should otherwise keep to a plan of regimen provided earlier and A 'Linctus and strengthening infusion' also prescribed previously. | 11 June 1775 | |||
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[DOC ID:359] |
Reply giving directions for Mrs Montgomery in which Cullen recommends travel to the South of France to avoid the winter cold, and adds a recipe for pills to be taken if her breathing becomes uneasy. He refers to Dr Cairnie being involved in her case. | 9 November 1775 | |||
People involved in this case
4 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 1582] | |
| [PERS ID: 1590] | Dr John Cairnie |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 1500] | Mrs Montgomery (Montgomerie) |
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 |
| Region | South of France | France | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
2 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 |
| Region | Therapeutic Recommendation | South of France | France | Europe | certain |
