The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:1373] From: Dr John Lorrain / To: Mr John Davidson (of Ravelrigg) / Regarding: Mr Robert Sanderson (Patient) / 25 February 1777 / (Incoming)
Letter from John Lorrain, concerning the case of Mr [Robert] Sanderson. Covering letter for his letter to John Davidson (Doc [ID:1374]).
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 1373 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/470a |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 25 February 1777 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Authorial original |
| Enclosure(s) | Enclosure(s) present |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | No |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Letter from John Lorrain, concerning the case of Mr [Robert] Sanderson. Covering letter for his letter to John Davidson (Doc [ID:1374]). |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | Yes |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:28] |
Case of Robert Sanderson who has a stiff neck and urinary problems. |
13 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:1621] | Author | Dr John Lorrain |
| [PERS ID:1313] | Addressee | Mr John Davidson (of Ravelrigg) |
| [PERS ID:1550] | Patient | Mr Robert Sanderson |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:1621] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr John Lorrain |
| [PERS ID:1313] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Mr John Davidson (of Ravelrigg) |
| [PERS ID:1554] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Mrs Annie? Sanderson |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Duns (Dunse) | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Ravelrigg | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Mentioned / Other | Milne's Square | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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Sir
Mr Sanderson received your's, is sorry
he cannot Answer it being very low, &
gone to bed, I have inclos'd a Letter
to Dr Cullen, I think Mr Sanderson
is too Low to undergo any more
sweating bouts for some Time ----
Untill he is brac'd up first & can
take any food, Mr & Mrs: S: desire
their Love to you & Lady
I am ---
Sir Yours most Obedient Servant
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John Davidson Esquire
of Ravelrigg in Mills Square
Edinburgh
Diplomatic Text
Sir
Mr Sanderson recd. your's, is sorry
he cannot Ansr it being very low, &
gone to bed, I have inclos'd a Letter
to Dr Cullen, I think Mr Sanderson
is too Low to undergo any more
sweating bouts for some Time ----
Untill he is brac'd up first & can
take any food, Mr & Mrs: S: desire
their Love to you & Lady
I am ---
Sir Yours most Obedt: Servt
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John Davidson Esqr
of Ravelrigg in Mills Square
Edinburgh
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