The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:1688] From: Mr Edward Gallon / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Mr Edward Gallon (Patient) / 13 June 1779 / (Incoming)
Letter from Edward Gallon concerning his own case, in which he reports soreness in his genitals.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 1688 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/775 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 13 June 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 Edward Gallon concerning his own case, in which he reports soreness in his genitals. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | Yes |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:796] |
Case of Mr Edward Gallon who reports soreness and other symptoms in his genital area. |
6 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:2471] | Author | Mr Edward Gallon |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:2471] | Patient | Mr Edward Gallon |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:4] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr Henry Richardson |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Alnwick | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Mentioned / Other | Harrogate | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place of Handstamp | Alnwick | North-East | England | Europe | certain |
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Notwithstanding the flattering Account Mr Richardson
gave you of me some time ago, which he did without con¬
sulting me or properly informing himself; I am sorry to
acquaint you, that, after having gone thro two courses of
the Medicines you prescribed for me, a fortnight each time,
as you order'd, I find my complaints much the same as
when I had the pleasure of waiting upon you.
The same fullness in my Forehead continues, and the Itching
about my Groin and scrotum is by times as bad as ever;
The scrotum was lately very much swell'd or (as you term it)
the skin thicken'd to such a degree that I was exceedingly uneasy
for two or three Days, and the Penis was also swell'd attended
with Itching and Inflammation wchwhich
has been frequently the case.
I have often Itchings & Flushings in different Parts of my
Body, but the Flushings are of short Duration. Upon the
whole, I can scarse venture to say that I am, as yet, any better;
at the same time, I am persuaded it would have given you
great satisfaction could I have been able to give a better
account of myself. I have lay'd aside all thoughts of going
to Harrow Gate as you seem to think that it promises no
benefit to me. I shall beg the favour of hearing from you,
as soon as convenient, and, if you would recommend my
repeating the Decoction & solution, or any other means, you
may depend upon it, I shall most implicitly follow your
Directions, as I entertain the highest Opinion of your
Judgement & skill. I hope you will excuse the Liberty I take
in troubling you with this tedious Epistle;
Alnwick
Northumberland
June 13th 1779
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William Cullen Esquire M.D.
Edinburgh
Edward Gallon Esquire
June 13th 1779
V.X.p. 23
Diplomatic Text
Notwithstanding the flattering Account Mr Richardson
gave you of me some time ago, which he did without con¬
sulting me or properly informing himself; I am sorry to
acquaint you, that, after having gone thro two courses of
the Medicines you prescribed for me, a fortnight each time,
as you order'd, I find my complaints much the same as
when I had the pleasure of waiting upon you.
The same fullness in my Forehead continues, and the Itching
about my Groin and scrotum is by times as bad as ever;
The scrotum was lately very much swell'd or (as you term it)
the skin thicken'd to such a degree that I was exceedingly uneasy
for two or three Days, and the Penis was also swell'd attended
wth Itching and Inflammation wchwhich
has been frequently the case.
I have often Itchings & Flushings in different Parts of my
Body, but the Flushings are of short Duration. Upon the
whole, I can scarse venture to say that I am, as yet, any better;
at the same time, I am persuaded it would have given you
great satisfaction could I have been able to give a better
account of myself. I have lay'd aside all thoughts of going
to Harrow Gate as you seem to think that it promises no
benefit to me. I shall beg the favour of hearing fm you,
as soon as convenient, and, if you would recommend my
repeating the Decoction & solution, or any other means, you
may depend upon it, I shall most implicitly follow your
Directions, as I entertain the highest Opinion of your
Judgemt & skill. I hope you will excuse the Liberty I take
in troubling you with this tedious Epistle;
Alnwick
Northumberland
June 13th 1779
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William Cullen Esqr M.D.
Edinburgh
Ed. Gallon Esqr
June 13th 1779
V.X.p. 23
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