The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:1738] From: Mr Lionel Campbell / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Mrs Mary Farquharson (Campbell) (Polly) (Patient) / 8 October 1779 / (Incoming)
Since Lachlan Campbell is away, Lionel Campbell responds regarding Mrs Farquharson. He updates Cullen on her cough and other symptoms. It is the diarrhœa whis is proving most troublesome. Her side is being kept open with an issue, and a blister is to be applied between her shoulders.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 1738 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/825 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 8 October 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 | Since Lachlan Campbell is away, Lionel Campbell responds regarding Mrs Farquharson. He updates Cullen on her cough and other symptoms. It is the diarrhœa whis is proving most troublesome. Her side is being kept open with an issue, and a blister is to be applied between her shoulders. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:972] |
Case of Mrs Farquharson who is weak from a pulmonary disorder and diarrhoea. |
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People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:673] | Author | Mr Lionel Campbell |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:674] | Patient | Mrs Mary Farquharson (Polly) |
| [PERS ID:673] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Mr Lionel Campbell |
| [PERS ID:793] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Lachlan Campbell (Lauchlan Campbell) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Campbeltown (Campbelltown) | West Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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As Mr Campbell who attended Mrs
Farquharson for some time past was oblidged to leave the
place for some days, I have seen her Constantly ever since. With
[r]egard to her present Complaints, I have only to add to her former
[ca]se that she has a Diarrhœa that is most troublesome to her in
[the] night. The pain of her Side gives no uneasiness, her Breathing
is pretty free and her cough not violent by any means, her
drought is greatest thro the night, her diet is now Milk with
with the Farrinacea. She has not seen her menses regularly
for some time, her Side is still kept. open with Issue and
the Blister shall be applied between the Shoulders as you
direct. Should be glad to have your Opinion whether or not
a Flannel Shift would be necessary or if the cooling mixture
may be given while her Diarrhœa continues. I am
with Regard
Your Most Obedient humble Servant
8th October 1779
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To
Doctor Cullen Professor of Medicine
Edinburgh
Mr Lionel Campbell
Concerning Mrs Farquharson
October 8. 1779.
V. X. p. 103.
Diplomatic Text
As Mr Campbell who attended Mrs
Farquharson for some time past was oblidged to leave the
place for some days, I have seen her Constantly ever since. With
[r]egard to her present Complaints, I have only to add to her former
[ca]se that she has a Diarrhœa that is most troublesome to her in
[the] night. The pain of her Side gives no uneasiness, her Breathing
is pretty free and her cough not violent by any means, her
drought is greatest thro the night, her diet is now Milk with
with the Farrinacea. She has not seen her menses regularly
for some time, her Side is still kept. open with Issue and
the Blister shall be applied between the Shoulders as you
direct. Should be glad to have your Opinion whether or not
a Flannel Shift would be necessary or if the cooling mixture
may be given while her Diarrhœa continues. I am
with Regard
Your Most Obed humble Servt.
8th Octr. 1779
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To
Doctor Cullen Professor of Medn
Edinr.
Mr Lionel Campbell
C Mrs Farquharson
Octr 8. 1779.
V. X. p. 103.
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