The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:1475] From: Dr Colin Robertsone (Robertson) / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Mrs Keir (of Wester Rhynd) (Patient) / 22 January 1778 / (Incoming)
Letter from C. Robertsone concerning the case of Mrs Keir of Wester Rhynd.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 1475 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/569 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 22 January 1778 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Authorial original |
| Enclosure(s) | No enclosure(s) |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | Yes |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Letter from C. Robertsone concerning the case of Mrs Keir of Wester Rhynd. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:957] |
Case of Mrs Keir of Wester Rhynd whose complaints are considered hysteric. |
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People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:2177] | Author | Dr Colin Robertsone (Robertson) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:2178] | Patient | Mrs Keir (of Wester Rhynd) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:2177] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr Colin Robertsone (Robertson) |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Perth | Mid Scotland | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Mentioned / Other | Wester Rhynd | Rhynd | Mid Scotland | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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Mrs Keir of Wester Rhynd aged 46 or 47
was in June last a good deal distressed with
hysteric complaints - for which she had the
jalop. hysteric. & powders of valerian. sylvestr
[Start of margin text]1777[End of margin text] & serpent. Virgin. she in a few days recovered
her former state of health: - as, during her
illness, she discovered symptoms of an intermit¬
tent, she had a course of cort. Peruv.
& continued in good health for many (↑several↑) months
though she did not recover her flesh.
[Start of margin text]December 9.[End of margin text] Distressed a good deal in the same way as before
Repeating jalop. hysteric. stomach oppressed -
[Start of margin text]10[End of margin text]
Took fifteen grams of powdered ipecacuanha and a vomit.
pulses at this time 90 exceedingly small which
it naturally is. troubled with shiverings which
are frequently succeeded by sweating.
[Start of margin text]13.[End of margin text] Complains of a cough
Took pills of squills
in a few days the cough much easier - almost gone
The medicines continued.
[Start of margin text]25.[End of margin text] The cough worse, very frequent & troublesome.
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[Start of margin text]1777[End of margin text]
[Start of margin text]December 25[End of margin text], Mrs Keir imagined she had caught cold afresh
which, from the symptoms of obstruction
in the membran. Schneider. I was ready &
think was the case. pills continued.
28 Applied vesicant. cervicit.
Took twelve nitres
Pulse 90 as before - complains of palpitation
of the heart sleeps pretty well unless
when the cough prevents it.
[Start of margin text]1778 [End of margin text]
[Start of margin text]January. 5.[End of margin text] Applied ung. vesicat. & repeating pro re nata
A flanel shift was recommended - milk
& vegetable diet. These were complied with.
Cannot be perswaded to take womens milk
from a strong aversion she has to it.
[Start of margin text]17.[End of margin text] Stomach much oppressed.
Took ten grams of powdered ipecacuanha
the pills continued - the blister runs
very well with the issue ointment.
For drink
Mrs Keir has had no appearance of the menses
for these three years past save
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once about 18 months ago. Was for many years by¬
gone subject to faintish-fits & palpitation of the
heart. Of a costive habit. -- When ailing had
a great tendency to sweating. Within these
two weeks has complained of a straitenedness
of her breathing. Urine turbid, depositing
a copious sediment. Of late a slight degree
of swelling in her feet. Her expectoration,
which is pretty free, is perfectly mucous to
appearance. Her pulse is this day 90 as before
but a good deal irregular the palpitation being
very frequent. Slept pretty well last night:
cough very frequent, though not so much so as
some days ago.
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Mrs Keirs Case
22 January 1778
8 p. 51
Diplomatic Text
Mrs Keir of Wester Rhynd aged 46 or 47
was in June last a good deal distressed with
hysteric complaints - for which she had the
jalop. hysteric. & powders of valerian. sylvestr
[Start of margin text]1777[End of margin text] & serpent. Virgin. she in a few days recovered
her former state of health: - as, during her
illness, she discovered symptoms of an intermit¬
tent, she had a course of cort. Peruv.
& continued in good health for many (↑several↑) months
though she did not recover her flesh.
[Start of margin text]Decr 9.[End of margin text] Distressed a good deal in the same way as before
Repet[n?] jalop. hysteric. stomach oppressed -
[Start of margin text]10[End of margin text]
℞ pulv. ipecacuanh. gr. xv & vomitor.
pulses at this time 90 exceedingly small which
it naturally is. troubled with shiverings which
are frequently succeeded by sweating.
[Start of margin text]13.[End of margin text] Complains of a cough
in a few days the cough much easier - almost gone
The medicines continued.
[Start of margin text]25.[End of margin text] The cough worse, very frequent & troublesome.
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[Start of margin text]1777[End of margin text]
[Start of margin text]Decr 25[End of margin text], Mrs Keir imagined she had caught cold afresh
which, from the symptoms of obstruction
in the membran. Schneider. I was ready &
think was the case. pills continued.
℞ duod. nitros.
Pulse 90 as before - complains of palpitation
of the heart sleeps pretty well unless
when the cough prevents it.
[Start of margin text]1778 [End of margin text]
[Start of margin text]Jany. 5.[End of margin text] Appl. ung. vesicat. & Repet[n?] pro re nata
A flanel shift was recommended - milk
& vegetable diet. These were complied with.
Cannot be perswaded to take womens milk
from a strong aversion she has to it.
[Start of margin text]17.[End of margin text] Stomach much oppressed.
℞ pulv. ipecac. gr. x
the pills continued - the blister runs
very well with the issue ointment.
For drink
Mrs Keir has had no appearance of the menses
for these three years past save
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once about 18 months ago. Was for many years by¬
gone subject to faintish-fits & palpitation of the
heart. Of a costive habit. -- When ailing had
a great tendency to sweating. Within these
two weeks has complained of a straitenedness
of her breathing. Urine turbid, depositing
a copious sediment. Of late a slight degree
of swelling in her feet. Her expectoration,
which is pretty free, is perfectly mucous to
appearance. Her pulse is this day 90 as before
but a good deal irregular the palpitation being
very frequent. Slept pretty well last night:
cough very frequent, though not so much so as
some days ago.
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Mrs Keirs Case
22 Jany 1778
8 p. 51
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