The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:1406] From: Miss Jean Kirkpatrick / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Mr Kirkpatrick (Patient) / 20 May 1777 / (Incoming)
Letter from Jean Kirkpatrick concerning the case of her father, who has consulted Cullen. They have now gone to Shaws, by Drumlanrig, and he is under Mr Stewart's care. 'His wavering does not depend much upon the quantity of wine as He is sometimes as ill in that way when he takes but two glasses as with half a bottle. He never exceeds the a bottle in the day now & seldom goes that length'. A note in Cullen's handwriting adds that the letter is 'answered but not needing to be transcribed'.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 1406 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/502 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 20 May 1777 |
| 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 Jean Kirkpatrick concerning the case of her father, who has consulted Cullen. They have now gone to Shaws, by Drumlanrig, and he is under Mr Stewart's care. 'His wavering does not depend much upon the quantity of wine as He is sometimes as ill in that way when he takes but two glasses as with half a bottle. He never exceeds the a bottle in the day now & seldom goes that length'. A note in Cullen's handwriting adds that the letter is 'answered but not needing to be transcribed'. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:859] |
Case of the father of Jean Kirkpatrick, who condition does not seem to be directly related to his alcohol consumption. |
1 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:1969] | Author | Miss Jean Kirkpatrick |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:1972] | Patient | Mr Kirkpatrick |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:1973] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Mr Stewart |
| [PERS ID:1969] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Miss Jean Kirkpatrick |
| [PERS ID:1974] | Other | Miss Margaret Cullen (Peggie) |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Shaws | Drumlanrig (Drumlanrig Castle) | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Mentioned / Other | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Mentioned / Other | Shaws | Drumlanrig (Drumlanrig Castle) | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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I have the pleasure to inform you we found every thing
better upon our journey than I had the smallest hopes of ––
The accomodation I never saw half so comfortable before. My
Father was a good deal fatigued & the rough road confused
I thought confused him but since he came here I think
Him much as when you saw him. Some days sleeps almost
close one in particular I cou'd scarce keep him awake to take
his meals - Others He does not sleep at all - Sometimes seems
quite distinct & others quite the contrary - I'm apt to think
His wavering does not depend much upon the quantity of
wine as He is sometimes as ill in that way when he takes
but two glasses as with half a bottle. He never exceeds the
a bottle in the day now & seldom goes that length ––
If you recolect any thing that might be forgot in former
directions that might tend to make him easy & comfortable
will you be so good as write a line either addresst to me
at Shaws by Drumlangrig or to Mr Stewart our Surgeon
It will be taken very kind. You have had a great deal
of trouble Sir upon this occasion I was extremely sorry you
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had so much for taking it so chearfuly I shall ever think my¬
self very much obliged to you & wish sincerely it were in my
power to make any return. Your kind attention to my fears &
anxieties was a very great comfort, & what I had little reason
to expect from one so much engaged as you must be – You have
no ↑cause to↑ regret our being at such a distance but I can asure you I do
I beg you'll take the trouble to offer my best Compliments to Miss Peggie
I was sorry it was not in my power to call upon her before
I left town But hope some time or other I shall have the
pleasure of both paying & receiving visits without any such
disagreable errand as I formerly had –– I beg you may believe
my Best wishes attend you & all your family & that
I shall ever think myself Sir your much obliged friend
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✍ Mr Kirkpatrick.
May 20. 1777.
answered but not needing
to be transcribed ––––
Diplomatic Text
I have the pleasure to inform you we found every thing
better upon our journey than I had the smallest hopes of ––
The accomodation I never saw half so comfortable before. My
Father was a good deal fatigued & the rough road confused
I thought confused him but since he came here I think
Him much as when you saw him. Some days sleeps almost
close one in particular I cou'd scarce keep him awake to take
his meals - Others He does not sleep at all - Sometimes seems
quite distinct & others quite the contrary - I'm apt to think
His wavering does not depend much upon the quantity of
wine as He is sometimes as ill in that way when he takes
but two glasses as with half a bottle. He never exceeds the
a bottle in the day now & seldom goes that length ––
If you recolect any thing that might be forgot in former
directions that might tend to make him easy & comfortable
will you be so good as write a line either addresst to me
at Shaws by Drumlangrig or to Mr Stewart our Surgeon
It will be taken very kind. You have had a great deal
of trouble Sir upon this occasion I was extremely sorry you
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had so much for taking it so chearfuly I shall ever think my¬
self very much obliged to you & wish sincerely it were in my
power to make any return. Your kind attention to my fears &
anxieties was a very great comfort, & what I had little reason
to expect from one so much engaged as you must be – You have
no ↑cause to↑ regret our being at such a distance but I can asure you I do
I beg you'll take the trouble to offer my best Compts to Miss Peggie
I was sorry it was not in my power to call upon her before
I left town But hope some time or other I shall have the
pleasure of both paying & receiving visits without any such
disagreable errand as I formerly had –– I beg you may believe
my Best wishes attend you & all your family & that
I shall ever think myself Sir your much obliged friend
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✍ Mr Kirkpatrick.
May 20. 1777.
answered but not needing
to be transcribed ––––
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