The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:1956] From: Bernard Schaw (Shaw) / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Mrs Schaw (Shaw) (Patient) / 17 December 1780 / (Incoming)
Letter from Bernard Shaw concerning the case of Mrs Shaw, previously treated by Cullen, to ask for further help.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 1956 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/1035 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 17 December 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 Bernard Shaw concerning the case of Mrs Shaw, previously treated by Cullen, to ask for further help. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:768] |
Case of Mrs Schaw (Shaw) who has an asthma. |
9 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:511] | Author | Bernard Schaw (Shaw) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:512] | Patient | Mrs Schaw (Shaw) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:511] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Bernard Schaw (Shaw) |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Newcastle upon Tyne | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
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I wish it had been in my power to inform
you that Mrs. Shaw was quite restored to Health, but
I am sorry to say her complaints are not removed, 'tho
I Think She is rather better then when you last saw
her. The catching and shortness of Breath still
continue. After the Bleeding, Vomit and Blister as you
ordered and about a weeks use of the Electu↑a↑ry and
aperient Mixture She was much relieved, and we had
great hopes the Disorder would have entirely given
way; but on omitting the Medicines for some days
the Catching and shortness of Breath began to return
and 'tho She has regularly taken both Electuary
and Bottle for some time, yet the Disorder seems
to gain ground and her Cough continues very
troublesome. Mrs. Shaw is very Sick for some
hours after taking the Medicines, and She does
not find that the Electuary has now the same
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effect it had at first, indeed scarce any in removing
Costiveness, with which She is much troubled, 'tho the
Urine is not so scanty as it used to be.
As nothing new has happened since we had the pleasure
of seeing you, and as you are perfect master of Her
Care, I must beg the favor of your further endeavors
to remove, if possible, the Catching and Cough which Mrs.
Shaw still finds very troublesome, especially after
walking or stooping. She has a little swelling in
her Legs in the evenings. Her appetite keeps good
nor is She troubled with any particular Thirst.
Mrs. Shaw desires to join in sincere thanks
for your former services, and rests in hopes of
future. I remain Dear Sir
most humble Servant
We are come to Newcastle for the Winter.
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Mrs Shaw
December 1780
XI p. 121.
Diplomatic Text
I wish it had been in my power to inform
you that Mrs. Shaw was quite restored to Health, but
I am sorry to say her complaints are not removed, 'tho
I Think She is rather better then when you last saw
her. The catching and shortness of Breath still
continue. After the Bleeding, Vomit and Blister as you
ordered and about a weeks use of the Electu↑a↑ry and
aperient Mixture She was much relieved, and we had
great hopes the Disorder would have entirely given
way; but on omitting the Medicines for some days
the Catching and shortness of Breath began to return
and 'tho She has regularly taken both Electuary
and Bottle for some time, yet the Disorder seems
to gain ground and her Cough continues very
troublesome. Mrs. Shaw is very Sick for some
hours after taking the Medicines, and She does
not find that the Electuary has now the same
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effect it had at first, indeed scarce any in removing
Costiveness, with which She is much troubled, 'tho the
Urine is not so scanty as it used to be.
As nothing new has happened since we had the pleasure
of seeing you, and as you are perfect master of Her
Care, I must beg the favor of your further endeavors
to remove, if possible, the Catching and Cough which Mrs.
Shaw still finds very troublesome, especially after
walking or stooping. She has a little swelling in
her Legs in the evenings. Her appetite keeps good
nor is She troubled with any particular Thirst.
Mrs. Shaw desires to join in sincere thanks
for your former services, and rests in hopes of
future. I remain Dear Sir
most humble Servant
We are come to Newcastle for the Winter.
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✍
Mrs Shaw
Decr. 1780
XI p. 121.
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