The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:1033] From: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / To: Dr John Gilchrist (of Speddoch) / Regarding: Dr Thomas Mutter (Reverend) (Patient), Mr George Mackenzie (McKenzie) (Patient) / 9 October 1780 / (Outgoing)
Reply, 'Dr Gilchrist C[oncerning] Dr Mutter and Mr Mackenzie', relating that Dr Mutter has 'made a great recovery', and giving directions for Mr [George] Mackenzie to travel abroad for the winter.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 1033 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/1/13/88 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Outgoing |
| Date | 9 October 1780 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Scribal copy ( includes Casebook Entry) |
| Enclosure(s) | No enclosure(s) |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | No |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Reply, 'Dr Gilchrist C[oncerning] Dr Mutter and Mr Mackenzie', relating that Dr Mutter has 'made a great recovery', and giving directions for Mr [George] Mackenzie to travel abroad for the winter. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:9] |
Case of Dr Thomas Mutter who has suffered 'a palsy' (stroke). |
14 |
| [Case ID:1279] |
Case of Mr George Mackenzie staying near Dumfries, who has a cough and spits blood. He travels abroad where he dies. |
12 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:1] | Author | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:115] | Addressee | Dr John Gilchrist (of Speddoch) |
| [PERS ID:472] | Patient | Dr Thomas Mutter (Reverend) |
| [PERS ID:790] | Patient | Mr George Mackenzie (McKenzie) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:115] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr John Gilchrist (of Speddoch) |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Destination of Letter | Dumfries | Borders | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Therapeutic Recommendation | Madeira | Spain | Europe | certain |
Normalized Text
Dr Gilchrist Concerning Dr Mutter and Mr Mackenzie
Dr Mutter has made a great recovery, and may go further still
tho I do not expect it can ever be entire - His journey has
done him service and he should continue his exercise while
the season allows, but I would not push it during the
Winter as I think cold very bad for Paralyticks. --
I think also the Electricity should be continued & the force
increased especially on the thigh
& leg, but I would still
keep clear of his head. I think
internal Medicines can be of little
service to him but towards Winter some bark
& Aromaticks
may be of some benefit ----
Mr Mackenzie should go abroad for the Winter &
Madeira when a person can be accomodated in a private
family is the first place in the World.
Diplomatic Text
Dr Gilchrist C Dr Mutter and Mr Mackenzie
Dr Mutter has made a great recovery, and may go further still
tho I do not expect it can ever be entire - His journey has
done him service and he should continue his exercise while
the season allows, but I would not push it during the
Winter as I think cold very bad for Paralyticks. --
I think also the Electricity should be continued & the force
increased especially on the thigh
& leg, but I would still
keep clear of his head. I think
internal Meds. can be of little
service to him but towards Winter some bark
& Aromaticks
may be of some benefit ----
Mr Mackenzie should go abroad for the Winter &
Madeira when a person can be accomodated in a private
family is the first place in the World.
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