The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:1682] From: Professor Thomas Hamilton / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Mr John Freeland (Patient) / 26 May 1779 / (Incoming)
Letter from Thomas Hamilton concerning the case of John Freeland who seeks Cullen's advice in person, particularly concerning going to Bath and sea bathing.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 1682 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/769 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 26 May 1779 |
| 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 Thomas Hamilton concerning the case of John Freeland who seeks Cullen's advice in person, particularly concerning going to Bath and sea bathing. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:1099] |
Case of John Freeland who has a stroke some time ago. |
2 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:1057] | Author | Professor Thomas Hamilton |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:2686] | Patient | Mr John Freeland |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:1057] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Professor Thomas Hamilton |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Glasgow | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Therapeutic Recommendation | Bath | South-West | England | Europe | certain |
Normalized Text
Mr John Freeland Merchant who presents
this letter was seized some time ago with a
Hemiplegia he has been Blistered occasionally
& for some months past has been Electrified
pretty regularly he comes to consult you and
to get your advice in his case. He has been
advised to take a long Jaunt -- to go to Bath and
to use Sea Bathing amidst such a variety of Opinions
his wishes he wishes to have your advise & direction
he is in very good circumstances, and I think
will do what you shall judge proper.
I am Dear Sir
Your Most Obedient Servant
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Doctor William Cullen
Professor of Medicine
Edinburgh
Mr Thos Hamilton
Concerning
Mr Freeland.
May 26. 1779
Answered May 28t.
X p. 7
Diplomatic Text
Mr John Freeland Mercht who presents
this letter was seized some time ago with a
Hemiplegia he has been Blistered occasionally
& for some months past has been Electrified
pretty regularly he comes to consult you and
to get your advice in his case. He has been
advised to take a long Jaunt -- to go to Bath and
to use Sea Bathing amidst such a variety of Opinions
his wishes he wishes to have your advise & direction
he is in very good circumstances, and I think
will do what you shall judge proper.
I am Dear Sir
Your Most Obedient Servt
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Doctor William Cullen
Professor of Medicine
Edinburgh
Mr Thos Hamilton
C.
Mr Freeland.
May 26. 1779
Answered May 28t.
X p. 7
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