The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:1106] From: Mr Archibald Campbell / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Mr Duncan Campbell (Patient) / 13 January 1775 / (Incoming)
Letter from John Duncanson and Archibald Campbell, regarding Duncan Campbell (son of Captain James Campbell), a young child with swelling in the maxillary glands followed by a tumour in the neck.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 1106 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/208 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 13 January 1775 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Authorial original |
| Enclosure(s) | No enclosure(s) |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | No |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Letter from John Duncanson and Archibald Campbell, regarding Duncan Campbell (son of Captain James Campbell), a young child with swelling in the maxillary glands followed by a tumour in the neck. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:122] |
Case of the young ('little') Duncan Campbell who has swollen glands and a tumour in his neck. |
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People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:161] | Author | Mr Archibald Campbell |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:465] | Patient | Mr Duncan Campbell |
| [PERS ID:161] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Mr Archibald Campbell |
| [PERS ID:310] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr John Duncanson (Duncason) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:460] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Captain James Campbell |
| [PERS ID:310] | Supplemental Author | Dr John Duncanson (Duncason) |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Inveraray | West Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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Duncan Campbell a Boy of between
three and four years of Age, fair Complexion, having hap¬
pily got over most of the disorders (Smallpox and meazles
excepted) incident to Children, and enjoyed in general
good health, it was in September last observed, that one of
the Maxillary Glands of the left side was swelled,
but as the Child was otherwise well and made no Com¬
plaint, little attention was given to it, but directions to
cover the part with flannells, and to keep the Body so¬
luble. In that State, and about the Bigness of an English
filberd, 1 it continued till about Eight days ago, when a
tumour below the Chin inclining to the left side was
observed, which occasioned his being brought to Toun --
Upon our Examination we found the first glandular
Swelling to be in the same state as above described, that
below the Chin was about the size of a Nutmeg, and one
below it close by the Trachea, of the bigness of a large Gar¬
den pea, which as well as the others, the Child suffered
to be handled without complaining. The quantity of
one & a half grains of Mercury were ordered for two Night
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successively, to be purged off the following Morning; Pul¬
tices of Chamomil flowers were applied externally and a
Liniment of Ung.t nervinum and Sp.t Sal. ammon. was rub¬
bed on the parts twice a day, before the application of the
pultices and these were continued till an Erysipiletous
appearance on the part made us judge necessary to
Discontinue topical applications; we were proceeding
with the Mercurials as before, but were again interrup¬
ted by an Eruption over his whole Body, attended with
a fever, a disorder which has been frequent among
Children here, this Season; this is now pretty much
over: the Child is in good Spirits and easy in his Belly.
We are desired by Captain James Campbell the Father to
transmitt you the case for your advice --
your most Obedient
&
most Humble servants
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To
Doctor William Cullen
Physician
Edinburgh
Mr Duncanson
about Duncan Campbell
January 13th 1775.
Vol. II. p. 58.
Notes:
1: Older variant of 'filbert', the hazelnut (from wild and cultivated trees of the genus Corylus), which are normally 1-2 centimetres in length.
Diplomatic Text
Duncan Campbell a Boy of between
three and four years of Age, fair Complexion, having hap¬
pily got over most of the disorders (Smallpox and meazles
excepted) incident to Children, and enjoyed in general
good health, it was in Sept.r last observed, that one of
the Maxillary Glands of the left side was swelled,
but as the Child was otherwise well and made no Com¬
plaint, little attention was given to it, but directions to
cover the part with flannells, and to keep the Body so¬
luble. In that State, and about the Bigness of an English
filberd, 1 it continued till about Eight days ago, when a
tumour below the Chin inclining to the left side was
observed, which occasioned his being brought to Toun --
Upon our Examination we found the first glandular
Swelling to be in the same state as above described, that
below the Chin was about the size of a Nutmeg, and one
below it close by the Trachea, of the bigness of a large Gar¬
den pea, which as well as the others, the Child suffered
to be handled without complaining. The quantity of
one & a half grains of Mercury were ordered for two Night
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successively, to be purged off the following Morning; Pul¬
tices of Chamomil flowers were applied externally and a
Liniment of Ung.t nervinum and Sp.t Sal. ammon. was rub¬
bed on the parts twice a day, before the application of the
pultices and these were continued till an Erysipiletous
appearance on the part made us judge necessary to
Discontinue topical applications; we were proceeding
with the Mercurials as before, but were again interrup¬
ted by an Eruption over his whole Body, attended with
a fever, a disorder which has been frequent among
Children here, this Season; this is now pretty much
over: the Child is in good Spirits and easy in his Belly.
We are desired by Cap.t James Campbell the Father to
transmitt you the case for your advice --
your most Obed.t
&
most Humle servants
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To
Doctor William Cullen
Physician
Edinburgh
Mr Duncanson
abt Duncan Campbell
Janry 13th 1775.
Vol. II. p. 58.
Notes:
1: Older variant of 'filbert', the hazelnut (from wild and cultivated trees of the genus Corylus), which are normally 1-2 centimetres in length.
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