The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:1897] From: Sir Stair Agnew (of Lochnaw, 6th Baronet (from 1771)) / To: [ADDRESSEE UNKNOWN] / Regarding: Miss Isabella? Agnew (of Lochnaw) (Patient) / 18 August 1780 / (Incoming)
Letter from Stair Agnew, concerning the case of his daughter. Refers to the correspondence between Cullen and Dr Hamilton. It has been agreed, following discussion with her and with the minister, Mr Rose, that she should spent the winter with her aunt, Mrs Gillean of Wallhouse, as she is too young to spend it with her father, as he has no matron to attend her.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 1897 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/977 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 18 August 1780 |
| 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 Stair Agnew, concerning the case of his daughter. Refers to the correspondence between Cullen and Dr Hamilton. It has been agreed, following discussion with her and with the minister, Mr Rose, that she should spent the winter with her aunt, Mrs Gillean of Wallhouse, as she is too young to spend it with her father, as he has no matron to attend her. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | Yes |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:888] |
Case of Miss Agnew (of Lochnaw), who is advised on regimen over several years; by 1780 she is weak and has a cough (Cullen's mention of the fate of her siblings implies he suspects consumption). |
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People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:688] | Author | Sir Stair Agnew (of Lochnaw, 6th Baronet (from 1771)) |
| [PERS ID:791] | Patient | Miss Isabella? Agnew (of Lochnaw) |
| [PERS ID:258] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr George Hamilton |
| [PERS ID:688] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Sir Stair Agnew (of Lochnaw, 6th Baronet (from 1771)) |
| [PERS ID:3020] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Mrs Katherine Gillon (Gillean; of Wallhouse ) |
| [PERS ID:3021] | Other | Reverend John Rose (of Leswalt) |
| [PERS ID:3042] | Other | Mrs Hamilton |
| [PERS ID:3044] | Other | Mr Fraser |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Lochnaw Castle | Stranraer | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Therapeutic Recommendation | Wallhouse | Torphichen | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Mentioned / Other | Ayr (Air) | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Mentioned / Other | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place of Handstamp | Stranraer | Borders | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
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I have the pleasure to inform you that my Daughter
is at present in much better health than I could have
expected considering the situation I found her in &
after so long a journey. Dr. Hamilton tells me he
wrote you on this subject on Sunday last & to him
I refer you for particulars. I have strictly adhered to
the regimen prescribed by you & shall continue to do
so while she resides here. I am fully satisfied that
her present very promising condition may in a
great measure be ascribed to the salutary effects
of the Country air, & upon that account I cannot
by any means think of her returning to Edinburgh this
winter my Daughter is entirely in the same
sentiments with me on this subject. I had this
morning a conversation with her in presence of Mr.
Rose the minister of the Parish & left it entirely to her¬
self where she chose to reside this Winter. Her first desire
was that she might remain with me but as I
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thought this improper both on account of her youth
& because I had no matron to place over her, she fixed
upon her Aunt Mrs. Gillean of Wallhouse, she is to
remain with me till sometime next month when I
expect Mr Fraser in the Country & then I shall
accompany him to Air & give her in charge to Mr.
Fraser who will see her safely to Wallhouse
without touching at Edinburgh at all, & I have this
day intimated my resolution to Mrs. Hamilton ––
I hope my plan will meet with your approbation
& must beg to hear from you in course I am
Sir
Your most Obedient humble Servant
18th. August 1780
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Doctor William Cullen
Edinburgh
Sir Stair Agnew
Query
Miss Agnew/
August 1780 ––
Answered.
Diplomatic Text
I have the pleasure to inform you that my Daughter
is at present in much better health than I could have
expected considering the situation I found her in &
after so long a journey. Dr. Hamilton tells me he
wrote you on this subject on Sunday last & to him
I refer you for particulars. I have strictly adhered to
the regimen prescribed by you & shall continue to do
so while she resides here. I am fully satisfied that
her present very promising condition may in a
great measure be ascribed to the salutary effects
of the Country air, & upon that account I cannot
by any means think of her returning to Edinr. this
winter my Daughter is entirely in the same
sentiments with me on this subject. I had this
morning a conversation with her in presence of Mr.
Rose the minister of the Parish & left it entirely to her¬
self where she chose to reside this Winter. Her first desire
was that she might remain with me but as I
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thought this improper both on account of her youth
& because I had no matron to place over her, she fixed
upon her Aunt Mrs. Gillean of Wallhouse, she is to
remain with me till sometime next month when I
expect Mr Fraser in the Country & then I shall
accompany him to Air & give her in charge to Mr.
Fraser who will see her safely to Wallhouse
without touching at Edinr. at all, & I have this
day intimated my resolution to Mrs. Hamilton ––
I hope my plan will meet with your approbation
& must beg to hear from you in course I am
Sir
Your mo: Obt. huml Servt.
18th. August 1780
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Doctor William Cullen
Edinburgh
Sir Stair Agnew
Q
Miss Agnew/
Augt. 1780 ––
Answered.
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