The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:1748] From: Mr Robert Fenwick (of Lemington) / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Mr Robert Fenwick (of Lemington) (Patient) / 26 October 1779 / (Incoming)
Letter from Robert Fenwick of Lemmington, concerning his own case, which has been successfully treated. He thanks Cullen: 'I find myself quite a new Being, and must ever entertain the highest Idea of that Medical knowledge you are so justly renowned for'. An answer is briefly summarised on the wrapper. A handstamp is present but illegible.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 1748 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/835 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 26 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 | Letter from Robert Fenwick of Lemmington, concerning his own case, which has been successfully treated. He thanks Cullen: 'I find myself quite a new Being, and must ever entertain the highest Idea of that Medical knowledge you are so justly renowned for'. An answer is briefly summarised on the wrapper. A handstamp is present but illegible. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | Yes |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:1144] |
Case of Robert Fenwick who is much recovered after taking powders for a stomach and kidney complaint. |
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People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:3094] | Author | Mr Robert Fenwick (of Lemington) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:3094] | Patient | Mr Robert Fenwick (of Lemington) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Supplemental Author | 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 | Lemmington Spa | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Mentioned / Other | Alnwick | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Mentioned / Other | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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The Benefit I have received from your
judicious prescription will not permit me to defer my acknowledgements,
and as I have finish'd the powders &c which I brought with me
from Edinburgh should be glad to know if you approve my continuing
them. The Complaints in my breast and bowels are totally removed,
my Appetite restored, and that disagreeable sensation I had in
my Kidneys gives me now no further uneasiness; In short I find
myself quite a new Being, and must ever entertain the highest
Idea of that Medical knowledge you are so justly renowned
for. Give me leave to tender my best wishes in the Compliment
of the season & believe me
Your most Obliged Humble Servant
December 31. 1779 ––––
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Doctr. Cullen ––––
Edinburgh
Ro: Fenwick
December 1779
Answered –– Lay aside
medicines; take fresh
air & exercise; and avoid
cold. ––––
Diplomatic Text
The Benefit I have rec'd from your
judicious prescripn. will not permit me to defer my acknowledgemts.,
and as I have finish'd the powders &c which I brot. with me
from Edinbr. shd. be glad to know if you approve my continuing
them. The Compts. in my breast and bowels are totally removed,
my Appetite restored, and that disagreeable sensation I had in
my Kidneys gives me now no further uneasiness; In short I find
myself quite a new Being, and must ever entertain the highest
Idea of that Medical knowledge you are so justly renowned
for. Give me leave to tender my best wishes in the Compliment
of the season & believe me
Your most Obld. Hble Servt
Xbr. 31. 1779 ––––
[Page 2]
Doctr. Cullen ––––
Edinburgh
Ro: Fenwick
Decr. 1779
Answered –– Lay aside
medicines; take fresh
air & exercise; and avoid
cold. ––––
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